That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'N' Roll – English Lyrics

• By: AC/DC

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of AC/DC with "That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'N' Roll"! This track is a masterclass in direct, powerful English, perfect for understanding expressions of passion and defiance. Its straightforward lyrics and high-energy delivery offer a raw glimpse into the band's rock and roll ethos, making it an engaging way to learn how English is used to convey strong emotions and a no-nonsense attitude.

[English]

(rock guitar music)

(high-energy rock music)

♪ Party gonna happen at the union hall ♪

♪ Shaking to the rhythm 'til everybody fall ♪

♪ Picking up my woman in my Chevrolet ♪

♪ Glory hallelujah gonna rock the night away ♪

♪ I'm gonna roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ I'm gonna roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ I'm gonna take this town, turn it around ♪

♪ I'm gonna roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ Now there's a blue suede bopping on a high heeled shoe ♪

♪ Balling round together like a wrecking crew ♪

♪ Oh, be bopper lubba baby what I say ♪

♪ You gotta get a dose of rock and roll ♪

♪ On each and every day ♪

♪ We're gonna roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ We're gonna roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ We're gonna take this town, turn it around ♪

♪ We're gonna roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ I'm gonna blow up my video ♪

♪ Shut down my radio ♪

♪ Told boss man where to go ♪

♪ Turned off my brain control ♪

♪ That's the way I want my rock and roll ♪

♪ That's the way I want my rock and roll ♪

♪ That's the way ♪

♪ Ooh, that's the way I like my rock and roll ♪

♪ That's the way I want my rock and roll ♪

♪ That's the way ♪

♪ That's the way ♪

♪ That's the way I want my rock and roll ♪

♪ That's the way ♪

♪ That's the way ♪

♪ That's the way I want my rock and roll ♪

♪ That's the way ♪

♪ That's the way ♪

♪ Oh! ♪

♪ To rock and roll! ♪

♪ Roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ I'm gonna roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ I'm gonna take this town, turn it around ♪

♪ I'm gonna roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ I'm gonna roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ That's the way I want it ♪

♪ Roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ Gotta hear it loud ♪

♪ Gonna take this town, turn it 'round ♪

♪ Gonna roll, roll, roll ♪

♪ Blow up my video ♪

♪ Shut down my radio ♪

♪ Told boss man where to go ♪

♪ Turned off my brain control ♪

♪ That's the way I want my rock and roll ♪

♪ That's the way I want my rock and ♪

♪ Roll ♪

♪ That's the way I want my rock and roll ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rock /rɒk/ B1	noun - a hard mineral material; a stone verb - to move back and forth or to cause something to move in this way (as in music)
roll /roʊl/ B1	verb - to turn over and over, to move by rotating noun - a small cylindrical piece of bread or a list of names
town /taʊn/ A2	noun - a populated area that is larger than a village but smaller than a city
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
woman /ˈwʊmən/ A1	noun - an adult female human
crew /kruː/ B1	noun - a group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or in a project
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B2	noun - the power to direct or manage something verb - to exercise authority over; to manage
turn /tɜːrn/ B1	verb - to move or cause to move in a circular direction noun - an opportunity to act or speak; a change in direction
shake /ʃeɪk/ B1	verb - to move quickly back and forth or up and down noun - a brief, sudden movement
blow /bloʊ/ B1	verb - to move air or another gas in a current verb (slang) - to explode or demolish something
shut /ʃʌt/ B1	verb - to close something
radio /ˈreɪdioʊ/ A2	noun - a device that receives broadcast signals and plays sound; the broadcasting service itself
boss /bɒs/ A2	noun - a person in charge of workers; a manager
brain /breɪn/ B1	noun - the organ inside the skull that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - at a great vertical distance from the ground; elevated
blue /bluː/ A2	adjective - having the colour of the clear sky
glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2	noun - great honour, fame, or admiration
hallelujah /ˌhælɪˈluːjə/ C1	interjection / noun - an expression of praise or joy, especially in religious contexts
union /ˈjuːnjən/ B2	noun - the act or state of being united; an organization of workers