Juke Joint Johnny Song Lyrics and Chords by Red Sovine
Juke Joint Johnny
Recorded by Red Sovine
Written by Lattie Moore
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Well I called my baby and I told her to be
Down at the juke joint a-waitin' for me
Cause I'm a
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juke joint Johnny I know every joint in
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town
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juke joint Johnny and I'm always jukin'
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around
Now I work all weekend and I draw my pay
I hit a juke joint and I throw it all away
Cause I'm a
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juke joint Johnny I guess I'll always
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be
I'm a
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juke joint Johnny and a juke joint is home to
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me
Now I can dance all night to a juke joint song
When the sun comes up I'm still goin' strong
Cause I'm a
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juke joint Johnny yeah now watch me
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go
I'm a
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juke joint Johnny and baby you're steppin'
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slow
These lonesome blues don't bother me none
Cause I know every gal that wants to have fun
Cause I'm a
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juke joint Johnny there ain't no flies on
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juke joint Johnny and a juke joint is where I'll
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be
Well I told my gal I just couldn't stay
She wants to marry but I wants to play
Cause I'm a
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juke joint Johnny I like to go all the
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time
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juke joint Johnny and I juke on down the
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Juke Joint Johnny?
- The song Juke Joint Johnny was sang by Red Sovine.
Who is Red Sovine?
- Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine (July 7, 1917 - April 4, 1980) was an American country music singer and songwriter associated with truck driving songs, particularly those recited as narratives but set to music. His most noted examples are "Giddyup Go" (1965) and "Teddy Bear" (1976), both of which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
