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Rocky by Thin Lizzy

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Thin Lizzy

Rocky

Release date: 16th October 1976

From Johnny the Fox
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About This Track

"Rocky" is a track by Thin Lizzy, from the album Johnny the Fox, released 16th October 1976. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy

Lyrics

Rocky

[Verse 1]

Cocky Rocky, the rock and roll star

He got the talent to take him far

Started out playin' hotel bars

Cocky Rocky, the rock and roll star

[Verse 2]

Spent his time just lookin' for kicks

Whippin' out them mean and nasty guitar licks

He knows all the tricks to pull the chicks

Just half a chance and away he rips

[Verse 3]

Come on, Rocky, take me to the night

The neon streets are shinin' bright

To all them queens, you bring the light

That cocky Rocky, his belt is so tight

[Verse 4]

Hits the stage, the show begins

Dressed in black to make him thin

The speed they flash, the way he grins

Sail away, Rocky, the note he bends

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 5]

Come on, Rocky, and throw the dice

Threw it once, now throw it twice

Heavy boys, they want a slice

They paid their money, they want the choice

[Verse 6]

Cocky Rocky, he's a rock and roll star

He got the talent to take him far

And all he needs is that old guitar

Cocky Rocky, the rock and roll star

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Track details

From Johnny the Fox

1976
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Album
Johnny the Fox
Johnny the Fox
Thin Lizzy
Release year
1976
  1. —Don't Believe a Word
  2. —Borderline
  3. —Massacre
  4. —Johnny
  5. —Sweet Marie
  6. —Old Flame
  7. —Boogie Woogie Dance
  8. —Fools Gold
  9. —Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed
  10. —Rocky

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Writer
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Guitar
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Bass Guitar
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Lead Vocals
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