Roadhouse Blues (Reprise) [Live In Philadelphia '70] Lyrics
The Doors
Lyrics
Ah Keep your eyes on the road,
Your hands upon the wheel.
Keep your eyes on the road
Your hands upon the wheel.
Yeah, we're going to the roadhouse,
Gonna have a real good-time.
Yeah, the back of the roadhouse,
They've got some bungalows.
Yeah, the back of the roadhouse,
They've got some bungalows.
They dance for the people
Who like to go down slow.
Let it roll, baby, roll.
Let it roll, baby, roll.
Let it roll, baby, roll.
Let it roll, all night long.
Do it, Robby, Do it!
You gotta roll, roll, roll,
You gotta thrill my soul, alright.
Roll, roll, roll, roll-a
Thrill my soul.
Ashen-Lady.
Ashen-Lady.
Give up your vows.
Give up your vows.
Save our city.
Save our city.
Ah, right now.
Well, I woke up this morning
And I got myself a beer.
Well, I woke up this morning
And I got myself a beer.
The future's uncertain
And the end is always near.
Let it roll, baby, roll.
Let it roll, baby, roll.
Let it roll, baby, roll.
Let it roll, all night long.
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Doors' song "Roadhouse Blues (Reprise)" was released on their 1970 album Absolutely Live. Written by the band members, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore, it is a live version of their classic blues-rock tune.
Recorded in Philadelphia at the Felt Forum on July 5th, 1970, this extended jam features some stellar guitar work from Krieger. The lyrics are an ode to the joys of spending time in a roadhouse bar, with Morrison's signature vocal style adding to its charm. It has since become one of their most beloved live tracks.