Well I tried to like country
But it gave me the blues don't you know
And I tried to like jazz
But it wore out my shoes to the soul
Well I ain't no criminal ain't no saint
Ain't complaining and don't get faint
Got a job that I can't refuse - And I won't be late

I'm a rock 'n roller, yeah I'm a rock 'n roller
Gonna rock 'n roll you all night long

Well I put on a ballad and pretend that it's hot but it's not
And the harder I try the new music just don't hit the spot
Well I ain't no criminal ain't no saint
Ain't no whiner, don't get faint
Excuse me if I sound rude - I got a job to do

I'm a rock 'n roller, yeah I'm a rock 'n roller
I'm a rock 'n roller, yeah I'm a rock 'n roller
Gonna rock 'n roll you all night long

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Well I can't take classical cause I ain't old what a shame
And when rap makes me feel like a gangster, I ain't to blame
Well I ain't no criminal, ain't no saint
Ain't complaining, don't get faint
Got to keep rocking I can't stop - or I'll blow my top
I'm a rock 'n roller, I'm a rock 'n roller
Gonna rock 'n roll you all night long...