Rock and Roll Will Stand

[Verse 1]
There was a little night spot on the outskirts of town
Where the beer was cheap and the lights turned town
There was a boy on stage who could sing a little bit
Doing his version or everybody’s hits
He told himself someday he’ll have a million fans
Everybody knows rock and roll will stand

[Verse 2]
A Hollywood agent finally caught the boy’s act
Gave him a contract and slapped him on the back
“On the dotted line please sign your name
You’re gonna get a star on the walk of fame
Soon you’ll have the biggest record in the land
Everybody knows rock and roll will stand”

[Chorus]
“We’ll clean up your act, take some more photos
Everybody loves you the night of the show
Annie’s little baby's grown up to be a man
And everybody knows rock and roll will stand”

[Verse 3]
At a Hollywood club he gave his premiere show
Some kids saw it from the very back row
The businessman said “This is where it’s at!”
The kids said “Man, we can do better than that!”
They got some guitars and went out to start a band
Everybody knows rock and roll will stand

[Verse 4]
There was a little nightspot on the outskirts of town
Another short drop on the long way down
There’s a man on stage who never knew when to quit
Tellin’ everybody he almost had a hit
Now he’s got a day job working with his hands
Everybody knows rock and roll will stand

[Chorus]
“We’ll clean up your act, take some more photos
Everybody loves you the night of the show
Annie’s little baby's grown up to be a man
Everybody knows rock and roll will stand”

[Refrain]
Annie’s little baby's grown up to be a man
And everybody knows rock and roll will stand