Lyrics of
Roadhouse Blues

Roadhouse Blues, performed by The Doors, reflects the raw nature of rock and roll and a yearning for freedom and uninhibitedness. Largely penned by Jim Morrison, the song is an invitation to cast away worries and surrender to the rhythm of rock. The recording featured collaborations with musicians like Lonnie Mack on bass and Jerry Scheff, who was part of Elvis Presleys band. Defined by Morrisons energetic performance and a memorable harmonica ri ... ff played by John Sebastian (credited as G. Puglese), Roadhouse Blues has become a timeless classic that captures the essence of the rock nroll lifestyle. See more [+]

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Oh, keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel
Keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel
Yeah, we're goin' to the Roadhouse, gonna have a real good time


Yeah, the back of the Roadhouse, they got some bungalows
Yeah, the back of the Roadhouse, they got some bungalows
And that's for the people who like to go down slow

Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll,
all night long


Ashen lady, Ashen lady
Give up your vow! Give up your vow!

When I woke up this morning, I got myself a beer
When I woke up this morning, and I got myself a beer
The future's uncertain, and the end is always near

Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll,

 all
night
long