It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N R
AC/DC · Bonfire Disc 4
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 R
This AC/DC track exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and blues-infused energy, delivered with the raw power characteristic of their 1980s era recordings. As a staple of their discography, the song features the band's trademark driving rhythm section and Angus Young's electrifying guitar work, reinforcing their reputation as pioneers of modern heavy metal. Released on the compilation album Bonfire Disc 4, the recording captures the high-octane live performance style that defined AC/DC's catalog during this period. The lyrics, which metaphorically describe the arduous journey required to achieve success in the music industry, resonate with fans who appreciate the band's themes of ambition and resilience. It stands as a definitive example of the Australian rock group's ability to craft anthems that have transcended generations, cementing their legacy in the rock canon alongside hits like Back In Black and Highway To Hell.