(Rodney Crowell) Well, it's only rock and roll keep you running from yourself When the only way to slow down is to fall And it's only rock and roll that caused you to leave home When the only way to get back is to crawl But the record people love you they can get you on the bill Change your name to money dress up fit to kill People all around you everywhere you go Don't worry if they love you son it's only rock and roll Yes and it's only rock and roll keep you jumping all the time When you really ought to sit this one out And it's only rock and roll keep on messin' with your mind when You don't know what they're talkin' about All around the world everywhere you go People got to have it 'cause it's only rock and roll It's only rock and roll yes it's only rock and roll People all around you everywhere you go Don't worry if they love you, 'cause it's only rock and roll Well it's only rock and roll when your money's in the mail And your love's on the back of the bus And it's only rock and roll when your records start to sell And you don't know why they're making such a fuss Telephone receiver ringin' off the wall Can I get witness each and every call Second that emotion chased into your soul Don't worry lest you linger, son it's only rock and roll It's only rock and roll yes it's only rock and roll People all around you everywhere you go Don't worry if they love you, 'cause it's only rock and roll It's only rock and roll. yeah it's only rock and roll All around the world everywhere you go People got to have it son it's only rock and roll