In the Name of Rock 'n' Roll
The faded rock star's rowdy set-closing anthem: one more night under the lights.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Rock and roll singer in a rock and roll band
One too many one-night stands
Aching heart and an aching head
Lived each day with the gauge on red
The deal was made, signed sealed and sold
The price was paid in more than gold
Chorus
All in the name of rock and roll
All in the name of rock and roll
Pay your dues and never get old
All in the name of rock and roll
Verse 2
On the road, it's all the same
You're dealt the cards you play the game
Beaten broken bruised and scarred
The fight is on with no holds barred
And while you're down there on your knees
You might say a prayer for me
Chorus
All in the name of rock and roll
All in the name of rock and roll
Pay your dues and never get old
All in the name of rock and roll
Instrumental
Verse 3
The life I live is the life I choose
And I was born to sing these blues
Women booze and sold-out shows
Ain't always the way it goes
One of these days I might go far
A singer a song and an old guitar
Chorus
All in the name of rock and roll
All in the name of rock and roll
Pay your dues and never get old
All in the name of rock and roll
Chorus
All in the name of rock and roll
All in the name of rock and roll
Pay your dues and never get old
All in the name of rock and roll
Lyrics reproduced from the song file supplied with this release.