Lyrics

"THE GHOST OF ROCK 'N ROLL"
Words by Amanda Stevenson

[Verse 1A & B]
I was drunk as a skunk, and high as a kite,
When Janis came to see me - in the dark of night.
She took my hand, and I was frozen with fear.
Then Janis started singin' to me - loud and clear:

Had a lotta songs - I could've sung.
Maybe it's a lie - that the good die young!
I should've turned away - from the Devil's bait.
Would've lived longer - but the Devil won't wait!

[Chorus]
Listen to the Ghost . . . of Rock 'n Roll.
Drinkin' and druggin' - will rob your soul.
When I was gettin' high - and havin' a ball,
I couldn't see The Reaper - when he came to call!

Maybe for a while - I was feelin' fine!
But, Baby, I'll be dead - for a long long time!
Drinkin' and druggin' - will rob your soul.
So listen to the Ghost . . . of Rock 'n Roll!

Instrumental

[Verse 2A & B]
I was drugged to the gills, and wastin' away,
When Jimi came to see me - in the light of day.
He took my hand, and I was frozen with fear.
Then Jimi started singin' to me - loud and clear:

Had a lotta songs - I could've sung.
Maybe it's a lie - that the good die young!
I should've turned away - from the Devil's bait.
Would've lived longer - but the Devil won't wait!

[Chorus]
Listen to the Ghost . . . of Rock 'n Roll.
Drinkin' and druggin' - will rob your soul.
When I was gettin' high - and havin' a ball,
I couldn't see The Reaper - when he came to call!

Maybe for a while - I was feelin' fine!
But, Baby, I'll be dead - for a long long time!
Drinkin' and druggin' - will rob your soul.
So listen to the Ghost . . . of Rock 'n Roll!

[Coda]
Listen to the Ghost . . .
Listen to the Ghost . . .
Listen to the Ghost . . . of Rock 'n Roll!