Be-Bop-A-Lula
John Lennon · Lennon - Signature Box [2010]
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's...
My baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
Well
She's the one in the red blue jeans
She's the queen of all the team
She's the woman walkin' that I know
She's the woman that loves me so
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's...
My baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
Well
She's the woman who's got that beat
She's the woman with the flying feet
She's the woman walk around the store
She's the woman gives me more more more
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's...
My baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's my baby
Be-bop-a-lula don't mean maybe
Be-bop-a-lula she's...
My baby doll, my baby doll, my baby doll.
Be-Bop-A-Lula
John Lennon's "Be-Bop-A-Lula" stands as a vibrant testament to his early musical roots, originally recorded in 1958 while he was still a teenager. This energetic track showcases his precocious talent for blending rock and roll with traditional folk structures, a style that would define his later work. The song's infectious rhythm and Lennon's distinctive vocal delivery capture the spirit of the mid-1950s youth culture, serving as a foundational piece in his discography. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to bridge generations, offering a glimpse into the young artist who would eventually become a global icon. Reissued in collections such as the "Lennon - Signature Box," the recording remains a significant song in his catalog, highlighting the evolution of his songwriting from his school days to his mature period.