Ridin' down the highway Going to a show Stopping in all the by-ways Playing rock'n'roll Getting robbed Getting stoned Getting beat up Broken boned Getting had Getting took I tell you folks, It’s harder than it looks
It's a long way to the top, if you wanna rock'n'roll It's a long way to the top, if you wanna rock'n'roll If you think it's easy doin' one-night stands Try playing in a rock'n'roll band It's a long way to the top, if you wanna rock'n'roll
Hotel motel Make you wanna cry Lady's do the hard sell Know the reason why Gettin old Getting grey Getting ripped off Underpaid Getting sold Second-hand That's how it goes Playing in a band
It's a long way to the top, if you wanna rock'n'roll It's a long way to the top, if you wanna rock'n'roll If you wanna be a star of stage and screen Look out, it's rough and mean
It's a long way to the top, If you wanna rock'n'roll It's a long way to the top, If you wanna rock'n'roll