He'll Have To Go
Jerry Lee Lewis · Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis
Let's pretend that we're together, all alone.
I'll tell the man to turn the jukebox way down low,
And you can tell your friend there with you he'll have to go.
Whisper to me, tell me do you love me true,
Or is he holding you the way I do?
Tho' love is blind, make up your mind, I've got to know,
Should I hang up, or will you tell him he'll have to go?
You can't say the words I want to hear
While you're with another man,
If you want me, answer "yes" or "no,"
Darling, I will understand.
Put your sweet lips a little closer to the phone.
Let's pretend that we're together, all alone.
I'll tell the man to turn the jukebox way down low,
And you can tell your friend there with you he'll have to go.
He'll Have To Go
Jerry Lee Lewis's "He'll Have To Go" stands as a defining example of his raw, electric rock and roll style, characterized by his explosive piano playing and commanding vocals. Released alongside other iconic tracks like "Hound Dog" and "Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye," the song captures the frenetic energy and rebellious spirit that made Lewis a cornerstone of the genre. The recording showcases his signature technique, where the piano acts as both a rhythmic engine and a melodic lead, driving the narrative forward with relentless momentum. As a key part of his discography, the track exemplifies the transition from country-tinged rockabilly to pure rock and roll, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the development of rock music during the 1950s.