rockin' the night away

when ricky was young, he picked up the steel guitar, and feelin' the heat, he picked up the beat, and overnight became a star, leaving a trail of glory and gold, he ran out of time before he got old, he's still alive in my soul, and he's rockin' the night away, and all the angels came out to play, let's do the rock, rock, rock, roll, roll, roll tonight, and he's rockin' the night away, and mary lou, she is here to stay, let's do the rock 'n' roll tonight, and feel alright, if elvis were here, he'd know how to shake the night, he'd make you move, get into the groove, dancin' till the morning light, and buddy could sing, otis had everything, jimmy was loud, he made us so proud, they're still alive with us tonight, and he's rockin' the night away, and all the angels came out to play, let's do the rock, rock, rock, roll, roll, roll tonight, and he's rockin' the night away, and peggy sue, she is here to stay, let's do the rock 'n' roll tonight, and feel alright, let's do the rock, let's do the rock, let's do the rock, and feel alright