Little ditty about Jack and Diane 2 American kids growin' up in the heartland Jacky's gonna be a football star Diane debutante backseat of Jacky's car
Suckin' on a chili dog outside the tastee freeze Diane's sittin' on Jacky's lap, he's got his hands between her knees Jacky say, "Hey Diane lets run off behind a shady tree Dribble off those Bobby brooks, let me do what I please" And say a
"Oh yeah life goes on Long after the thrill of livin' is gone" Say, "Oh yeah life goes on Long after the thrill of livin' is gone, now rock on"
Jacky sits back reflects his thoughts for the moment Scratches his head and does his best James Dean Well you know Diane, we oughtta run of the city Diane says "Baby, you ain't missin' nothin'" Jacky say a
"Oh yeah life goes on Long after the thrill of livin' is gone Oh yeah say life goes on Long after the thrill of livin' is gone"
Gonna let it rock Let it roll Let the Bible belt come down And save my soul Hold on to 16 as long as you can Changes come around real soon Make us women and men
Oh yeah life goes on Long after the thrill of livin' is gone Oh yeah say life goes on Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
A little ditty about Jack and Diane Two American kids doin' the best they can