There was a little night spot on the outskirts of town Where the beer was free...and the lights turned down There was a boy onstage who could sing a little bit Everybody knows that rock and roll will stand
A hollywood agent finally caught the boys act Gave him a contract and slapped him on the back On the dotted line just sign your name You're gonna get a star on the walk of fame
Soon you'll have the greatest record in the land Everybody knows that rock and roll will stand
Straighten up your act Everybody knows you can not have a show... every single baby grows up to be a man... Everybody knows that rock and roll will stand
In a Hollywood club he gave his premiere show Some kids saw it from the very last row The kid said no They got some guitars and went off to start a band Everybody knows rock and roll will stand!
It was a little night spot on the outskirts of town Another short drop on the long way down The man onstage who never knew when to quit Telling everybody he almost had a hit But now he's got a day job working with his hands
Everybody knows rock and roll will stand! Everybody knows rock and roll will stand! Everybody knows rock and roll will stand! Everybody knows rock and roll will stand! Everybody knows rock and roll will stand!
Any single baby grown up to be a man Everybody knows rock and roll will stand!