[Verse 1]
Well, it's only rock and roll, keep you running from yourself
When the only way to slow down is to fall
Yes, it's only rock and roll that caused you to leave home
When the only way to get back is to crawl
Well, the record people love you, they can get you on the bill
Change your name to money, dress up fit to kill
People all around you everywhere you go
Don't worry if they love you, son, it's only rock and roll

[Verse 2]
Well, it's only rock and roll keep you jumping all the time
When you really ought to sit this one out
And it's only rock and roll, keep on messin' with your mind
When you don't know what they're talkin' about
All around the world everywhere you go
People got to have it, son, it's only rock and roll

[Chorus]
It's only rock and roll, Lord it's only rock and roll
All around the world, everywhere you go
Ain't no doubt about it, son, it's only rock and roll
Go, go, go, oh yeah

[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Well, it's only rock and roll when your money's in the mail
And your love is on the back of a bus
Yes, it's only rock and roll when your records start to sell
And you don't know why they're making a fuss
Telephone receiver ringing off the wall
Can I get a witness each and every call
Second that emotion, paste it to your soul
Don't worry lest you linger, son, it's only rock and roll

[Chorus]
It's only rock and roll, Lord, it's only rock and roll
All around the world, everywhere you go
Ain't no doubt about it, son, it's only rock and roll

[Chorus]
It's only rock and roll, Lord, it's only rock and roll
Little women all around you, everywhere you go
You know that they don't love you, son, it's only rock and roll
Go!