Lyrics
Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
Setting the scene in Louisiana close to New Orleans.
Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
Describing a remote location in the woods among evergreens.
There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
A log cabin made of earth and wood is introduced.
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
Johnny B. Goode, a country boy, resides in the cabin.
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
Highlighting Johnny's limited literacy skills.
But he could play a guitar just like a-ringin' a bell
Despite literacy challenges, Johnny excels at playing the guitar.
Go go
Encouraging Johnny to perform and expressing excitement ("Go Johnny go go").
Go Johnny go go
-Go Johnny go go
-Go Johnny go go
-Go Johnny go go
-Johnny B. Goode
-He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Johnny carries his guitar in a sack.
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
He sits beneath a tree by the railroad track.
Oh, the engineers would see him sitting in the shade
Engineers notice Johnny playing with the rhythm of passing trains.
Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made
Johnny strums along with the train's rhythm.
People passing by they would stop and say
People passing by appreciate Johnny's musical talent.
""Oh my what that little country boy could play""
-Go go
Continued encouragement for Johnny to go and play ("Go Johnny go go").
Go Johnny go go
-Go Johnny go go
-Go Johnny go go
-Go Johnny go go
-Johnny B. Goode
-His mother told him ""someday you will be a man
Johnny's mother predicts his future success as a band leader.
And you will be the leader of a big old band
Anticipation of Johnny leading a big band.
Many people coming from miles around
People will come from far to hear Johnny's music.
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Johnny's music is associated with the setting sun.
Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Hopeful that Johnny's name will be in lights, indicating fame.
Saying ""Johnny B. Goode tonight""
-Go go
Enthusiastic encouragement for Johnny to keep going ("Go Johnny go").
Go Johnny go
-Go go go Johnny go
-Go go go Johnny go
-Go go go Johnny go
-Go
-Johnny B. Goode
Reiteration of Johnny B. Goode as the central figure.
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