Riff Raff – English Lyrics

• By: AC/DC
• Album: Powerage

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the rebellious energy of AC/DC's "Riff Raff" and learn English through the powerful, straightforward lyrics of Bon Scott. This song is a masterclass in defiant rock and roll storytelling, offering a glimpse into the frustrations of a band on the rise. Its direct language and raw emotion make it a great song for learners to connect with the passion and attitude of classic rock.

[English]

(crowd cheering)

(rock and roll guitar music)

(crowd clapping along with music)

(rock and roll music continues)

(rock and roll music continues)

♪ See it on the television, every day ♪

♪ Hear it on the radio ♪

♪ It ain't humid, but it sure gets hot ♪

♪ Down in Mexico ♪

♪ A bar's hand's trying to tell me ♪

♪ Beginning of the end ♪

♪ Sayin' it'll bend me ♪

♪ Too late, my friend ♪

♪ Riff raff ♪

♪ Oh, it's good for a laugh ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Riff raff ♪

♪ Go on and laugh yourself in half ♪

♪ It'll be a good time ♪

(rock and roll music)

(rock and roll music continues)

(rock and roll music continues)

(rock and roll music continues)

♪ Now, I'm the kinda guy that keeps his big mouth shut ♪

♪ It don't bother me ♪

♪ Somebody kickin' me when I'm up ♪

♪ Leave me in misery ♪

♪ I've never shot nobody ♪

♪ Don't even carry a gun ♪

♪ I ain't done nothin' wrong ♪

♪ I'm just having fun ♪

♪ Riff raff ♪

♪ Oh, it's good for a laugh ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Riff raff ♪

♪ Go on and laugh yourself in half ♪

♪ Hey ♪

(rock and roll music continues)

♪ Oh, riff raff ♪

(rock and roll music ends)

(crowd cheers)

- [Brian Johnson] Thank you! So nice to be back.