Rock ‘n’ Roll Funeral Jerry Lee Lewis

A black tow truck with the headlights on
A-there's a slow procession 'cross the graveyard lawn
Walked up to the back of a Coupe de Ville
With a rock and roll singer sittin' at the wheel

Obituary in the paper say
'Son, you just rocked your life away'
"Don't Let Me Down" is his last request
I want a rock n' roll funeral when they lay me to rest

He was born with a rhythm burnin' in his soul
That made the whole wild world wanna rock 'n' roll
Could really hang it up and he wouldn't put it down
He rocked and he rolled around in ev'ry little town

One foot in the grave
One foot on the gas
He's an angel of the wheel
An' he's headin' home fast

Had a million women, had 'em standin' in line
Paid a hundred million dollars but he blew ninety-nine
Said, I can't take it with me so I do the next best
I want a rock 'n' roll funeral when they lay me to rest

Well, he's all dressed up in his sharkskin suit
With a horseshoe ring and his alligator boots
Backseat is full of gold records that he made
And a baby grand piano that is gold inlaid