We’re posting lyrics of hit songs so that our songwriters can study them to see how winning songs are constructed. Of course a lot depends on the melody, the rhythm and the artist as to whether or not the song will sell… and whether or not it is in the right place at the right time!
So this week’s Featured Lyrics are from songwriters Jack Hammer [Earl Burroughs] and Otis Blackwell, and were made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis!
Lyrics to “Great Balls of Fire”
You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love drives a man insane
You broke my will, oh what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
I learned to love all of Hollywood money
You came along and you moved me honey
I changed my mind, looking fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
You kissed me baby, woo, it feels good
Hold me baby, learn to let me love you like a lover should
You’re fine, so kind
I’m a nervous world that your mine mine mine mine
I cut my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I’m really nervous but it sure is fun
Come on baby, you drive me crazy
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
Songwriters Jack Hammer (Earl Burroughs), Otis Blackwell
Published by Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
http://www.metrolyrics.com/great-balls-of-fire-lyrics-jerry-lee-lewis.html
[You can also listen to the song on the above website in case the melody is escaping you.]