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Johnny B. Goode
Chuck Berry
[Verse]
Deep Adown in Louisiana, close to New Orleans,
AWay back up in the woods among the evergreens,
There Dstood a log cabin made of earth and wood
Where Alived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
Who Enever ever learned to read or write so well,
But he could Aplay the guitar just like a ringin' a bell.
[Chorus]
Go! AGo! Go, Johnny, go! Go!
Go, Johnny, go! GDo!  
Go, Johnny, go! 
AGo! Go, Johnny, go! EGo! Johnny B. GAoode
[Verse]
He usAed to carry his guitar in a gunny sack,
AGo sit beneath the tree by the railroad track.
Old enDgineers would see him sittin' in the shade,
StrummAin' with the rhythm that the drivers made.
When Epeople passed him by they would stop and say,
'oh, my but tAhat little country boy could play'
[Chorus]
Go! AGo! Go, Johnny, go! Go!
Go, Johnny, go! GDo!
Go, Johnny, go! 
AGo! Go, Johnny, go! EGo! Johnny B. GAoode
[Verse]
His mAother told him, 'someday you will be a man,
AYou will be the leader of a big ol' band.
Many pDeople comin' from miles around
Will hAear you play your music when the sun go down.
MaybEe someday your name'll be in lights,
Sayin' 'JohnnAy B. Goode tonight''
[Chorus]
Go! AGo! Go, Johnny, go! Go!
Go, Johnny, go! GDo!
Go, Johnny, go! 
AGo! Go, Johnny, go! EGo! Johnny B. GAoode

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The story behind the song

"Johnny B. Goode" tells the story of a country boy from Louisiana, near New Orleans, who despite being illiterate, can play the guitar with incredible skill, "just like a-ringin' a bell." Chuck Berry wrote this song in 1955, imagining a future where this talented musician might see his "name in lights." It's a foundational rock and roll song, celebrating the dream of stardom through music. Playing it channels the raw energy and hopeful spirit of a young talent waiting to be discovered.

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Johnny B Goode

by Chuck Berry

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Johnny B. Goode

Chuck Berry

[Verse]

Deep down in Louisiana, close to New Orleans,

Way back up in the woods among the evergreens,

There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood

Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode

Who never ever learned to read or write so well,

But he could play the guitar just like a ringin' a bell.

[Chorus]

Go! Go! Go, Johnny, go! Go!

Go, Johnny, go! Go!

Go, Johnny, go!

A E A

Go! Go, Johnny, go! Go! Johnny B. Goode

[Verse]

He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack,

Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track.

Old engineers would see him sittin' in the shade,

Strummin' with the rhythm that the drivers made.

When people passed him by they would stop and say,

'oh, my but that little country boy could play'

[Chorus]

Go! Go! Go, Johnny, go! Go!

Go, Johnny, go! Go!

Go, Johnny, go!

A E A

Go! Go, Johnny, go! Go! Johnny B. Goode

[Verse]

His mother told him, 'someday you will be a man,

You will be the leader of a big ol' band.

Many people comin' from miles around

Will hear you play your music when the sun go down.

Maybe someday your name'll be in lights,

Sayin' 'Johnny B. Goode tonight''

[Chorus]

Go! Go! Go, Johnny, go! Go!

Go, Johnny, go! Go!

Go, Johnny, go!

A E A

Go! Go, Johnny, go! Go! Johnny B. Goode

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