Chuck Berry

Beethoven was awakened by the sound of a guitar
   Played by Chuck Berry, a rock 'n roll star
 'When Beethoven heard those rhythm and blues
    He ran to Tchaikovsky to tell him the news'

 He made that guitar sing like no one else could
   As he rocked us with 'Johnny B Goode'
 'He stole a kiss at the turn of a mile
    But her safety belt was stuck for a while'
 So he had to take it slow
   With no "Particular Place To Go"

 He didn't know just what to do
   When 'Maybellene' was untrue
 She left him brokenhearted on the highway
   As her cadillac sped away

 He will play that guitar by an by
   In rock 'n roll heaven up on high
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pettit Avatar
March 22, 2017 at 11:55 AM
Nice poetic tribute to the grandfather of rock 'n roll.
May Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 4:57 AM
Thank you Robert
Ball Avatar
March 21, 2017 at 12:47 AM
A fine tribute to a rock icon. He was indeed one of the greats. Good stuff here Joseph. God Bless, JB
May Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 4:57 AM
Thank you Judy
Sietesantos Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 3:23 PM
I enjoyed the read and I am sure that ole Chuck would certainly have chuckled at this excellent tribute to him and his music! Well done, my friend! Hugs. Pandita
May Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 3:59 PM
Thank you Pandita...hugs
Merryman Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 1:22 PM
Well done, Joseph! Like how you used some of his song titles in your lines! Blessings, Kim
May Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 3:59 PM
Thank you Kim
Dietrich Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 10:39 AM
oh Joseph I learned of his death late last night. 90 years old. Not bad for the "bad boy" Berry!! Great tribute.
May Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 12:13 PM
Thank you Andrea..boy was he bad on that guitar
Callus Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 9:50 AM
Certainly a creative and clever tribute to Chuck Berry, Joseph. I like how you incorporated his song within your lines. He was talented...a musician, singer and songwriter, enough to overshadow his 'legal issues'. Regards // paul
May Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 12:11 PM
Thank you Paul..Yes he did have some "legal issues", I really wasn't aware of them till I wrote this..
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 9:43 AM
Fun tribute! Enjoyed :)
May Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 12:09 PM
Thank you Maureen
Allison Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 8:05 AM
Such sad news ... a lovely tribute Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx
May Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 12:09 PM
Thank you Jan
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