It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N Roll)

AC/DC · High Voltage

Ridin' down the highway
Goin' to a show
Stop in all the byways
Playin' rock 'n' roll
Gettin' robbed
Gettin' stoned
Gettin' beat up
Broken boned
Gettin' had
Gettin' took
I tell you folks
It's harder than it looks

It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
If you think it's easy doin' one night stands
Try playin' in a rock roll band
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll

Hotel motel
Make you wanna cry
Lady do the hard sell
Know the reason why
Gettin' old
Gettin' grey
Gettin' ripped off
Under-paid
Gettin' sold
Second hand
That's how it goes
Playin' in a band

It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
If you wanna be a star of stage and screen
Look out it's rough and mean

It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll

Well it's a long way
It's a long way, you should've told me
It's a long way, such a long way

It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N Roll)

This anthem by AC/DC, featured on the 1986 album High Voltage, captures the band's signature blend of hard rock and blues-infused energy. Released during a period of renewed commercial success following their reunion, the track exemplifies the group's ability to craft high-energy power ballads that resonate with audiences worldwide. The song's driving rhythm and iconic vocal delivery have cemented its status as a staple of the band's discography, reflecting their enduring influence on the hard rock genre. It stands as a testament to AC/DC's mastery of combining raw power with melodic sensibilities, creating a recording that remains a defining moment in their career.