PLAY ME A ROCK AND ROLL SONG

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featuring the Jubilate Vocal Ensemble
Imagine being booed off the stage by an audience that wants only Rock and Roll music. This was one of Valdy’s big hits, back in the 1970’s. The message still rings true today.

LYRICS

I came into town as a man of renown
A writer of songs about freedom and joy
The hall had been rented and I was presented
As the kind of a singer most folks could enjoy

As I climbed up the stair to the stage that was there
It was obvious something was missing
I could tell by the vibes they wouldn’t be bribed
They weren’t in the mood to listen
They yelled out

Play me a rock ‘n’ roll song
Don’t give me songs about freedom and joy
Play me a rock ‘n’ roll song
Or don’t play me no song at all

I played them some songs about peace and contentment
things I have come to believe in
When I was through to a chorus of boo
Some track star yelled thank God he’s leaving

refrain

Well if I played you a rock ‘n’ roll song
It wouldn’t be fair ‘cause my head isn’t there
So I’ll leave you with your rock ‘n’ roll songs
And make my way back to the country
Still I can hear

Play me a rock ‘n’ roll song
Don’t give me music that I don’t want to hear
Play me a rock ‘n’ roll song
I should have stayed home with a small case of beer
Play me a rock ‘n’ roll song
Or don’t play me no song at all