Lyrics of
Dont Rock The Jukebox

Dont Rock the Jukebox was inspired when songwriter Roger Murrah saw a jukebox leaning to one side in a bar. Alan Jackson saw it and jokingly remarked, Dont rock the jukebox, leading to the creation of the song. Its about someone whos not interested in listening to rock music because theyre heartbroken, preferring a country song that reflects their emotional state.

Don't rock the jukebox I wanna hear some Jones
'Cause my heart ain't ready for the Rolling Stones
I don't feel like rockin' since my baby's gone
So don't rock the jukebox play me a country song

Before you drop that quarter keep one thing in mind
You got a heartbroke hillbilly standing here in line
I've been down and lonely ever since she left
Before you punch that number could I make one request

Don't rock the jukebox I wanna hear some Jones
'Cause my heart ain't ready for the Rolling Stones
I don't feel like rockin' since my baby's gone
So don't rock the jukebox play me a country song

I ain't got nothing against rock & roll
But when your heart's been broken you need a song that's slow
There ain't nothin' like a steel guitar to drown a memory
Before you spend your money babe play a song for me
Don't rock the jukebox I wanna hear George Jones
My heart ain't ready for the Rolling Stones
I don't feel like rockin' since my baby's gone
So don't rock the jukebox play me a country song
So don't rock the jukebox play me a country song