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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Daniel Johnston
Vocals
Paul Leary Walthall
Guitar
John Hagen
Cello
King Coffey
Drums
Bobbie Nelson
Piano
Regina Carter
Violin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Daniel Johnston
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paul Leary Walthall
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
There was a day when I was so lonely
Time passed me by, I was more dead than alive
Every minute was like an hour
Every day was an eternity
I looked for hope but all around me
People didn't seem to care
[Verse 2]
But, oh, that rock 'n' roll
It saved my soul, that rock 'n' roll
[Verse 3]
If I ever thought that I could be happy
Dreams like that always faded away
And all the girls already had boyfriends
I was alone, as lonely could be
I laid asleep and turned on the radio
The music to me was like a dream
[Verse 4]
Oh, that 'rock in roll
It saved my soul, that rock 'n' roll
[Verse 5]
You walk around but you gotta have a reason
Something worth getting up in the morning for
My heart looked to art and I found The Beatles
Oh God, I was and am a true disciple
Look for the fun, you'll start a happy cycle
The music will make you come alive
[Verse 6]
Oh, that rock 'n' roll
It saved my soul, that rock 'n' roll
[Verse 7]
She was cryin' just like a baby
Didn't wanna fight or more like maybe
You ought to get on home at night
See the battle to the right
Think of love and adultery
And wonder who was in the outfield
I swear, I know the truth
And I ain't wearin' nobody's shoes
I got some dollar on high, look out
It's shining with a bottle of knuckleheads
She's like a drunken rat, cat, whoa
I guess you're comin' on the backdoor
She did alright, it's all battle or fight
Soft pillow to me now, you're tryin' to hold a figure eight
She said, "What's the Anti-Christ?"
He said, "What you do to her?"
It's probably she's been talking to Lucifer
Is that really the night?
Oh, my, uh-huh
Alright
Written by: Daniel Johnston