Jackie Brenston - Rocket 88

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[Verse 1]
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You women have heard of jalopies,
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you've heard the noise they make;
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but let me introduce my new Rocket 88.
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Yes it's great, just won't wait,
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everybody likes my Rocket  88.
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Baby, we ll ride in style,
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moving all along.

[Instrumental]
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[Verse 2]
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V-8 motor and this modern design,
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black convertible top and the gals don t mind
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Sporting with me, riding all around town for joy.
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(Spoken) -- Blow your horn, Rocket, blow your horn!
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(Horn sound effect leading into guitar solo.)

[Instrumental]
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[Verse 3]
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Step in my Rocket and don t be late,
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baby we're pulling out about  half past eight.
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Going round the corner and get a fifth,
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everybody in my car's going take a little nip.
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Move on out,
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Boozing and cruising along.

[Outro]
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