Little Red Rooster Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

"Little Red Rooster" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is a blues-infused rock song released in 1989. It explores themes of love, longing, and the struggles of life, using the rooster as a symbol of vitality and resilience. The track features a distinctive slide guitar and a laid-back groove, showcasing the band's roots in classic rock. Its cultural impact lies in its homage to the blues tradition, bridging generational gaps in music. #Rock

[Verse 1]
I have a little red rooster
Wakes me up on Christmas Day
I have a little red rooster
Wakes me up on Christmas Day
Keep everything in the farm yard
Upset in every way

[Verse 2]
The snow began to fall, people
And the hounds began to howl
The snow began to fall
And the hounds began to howl
Better watch your Christmas dinner
The little red rooster's on the prowl
Well

[Verse 3]
If you see my little red rooster
Please drive him home
If you see my little red rooster
Please drive him home
You know it ain't gonna feel like Christmas
If that rooster's still gone

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