Ride 'Em On Down – English Lyrics

• By: The Rolling Stones

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw, authentic sound of The Rolling Stones' "Ride 'Em On Down," a high-energy blues track that showcases their mastery of the genre. This song, a vibrant cover that brings their blues roots to the forefront, is perfect for understanding the essence of blues rock. Listen closely to Mick Jagger's harmonica and the driving guitar riffs to grasp the lyrical storytelling and the deep emotional resonance inherent in the blues tradition. It's a fantastic entry point to appreciate the cultural and musical heritage that has shaped so much of rock and roll.

[English]

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♪ YEAH, I'M A DEALER MAN, STILL DEALING YES ♪

♪ I'M GONNA KEEP ON DEALING TILL I FIND MYSELF A BED ♪

♪ GOT TO STOP DEALING, I BELIEVE I'LL RIDE 'EM ON DOWN. ♪

♪ WELL I DONE STOPPED DEALING; I BELIEVE I'LL RIDE 'EM ON DOWN. ♪

♪ YEAH, RAISED IN THE COUNTRY, GOT A PLACE IN TOWN. ♪

♪ GOT TWO KIDS THAT ARE A LOT LIKE MINE. ♪

♪ GOT TO STOP DEALING. I BELIEVE I'LL RIDE 'EM ON DOWN. ♪

♪ YEAH I'VE GOT TO STOP DEALING ♪

♪ I BELIEVE I'LL RIDE 'EM ON DOWN. ♪

♪ YEAH, I'M DEALING DARLING, BY THE MIGHTY DECK. ♪

♪ SEEM LIKE SOMEBODY GONNA TAKE MY SHIP. ♪

♪ GOT TO STOP DEALING. I BELIEVE I'LL RIDE 'EM ON DOWN. ♪

♪ WELL I DONE STOPPED DEALING ♪

♪ I BELIEVE I'LL RIDE 'EM ON DOWN. ♪

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♪ YEAH ♪

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WHERE'D YOU GET THE GAS?

MY OLD RIDE.

YOU SHOULD PROBABLY GET OUT OF HERE.

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GREAT TUNE!

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♪ YEAH, BORN YESTERDAY NOT A DAY BEFORE. ♪

♪ HERE YOU COME A KNOCKING AT MY DOOR. ♪

♪ DON'T STOP DEALING. I BELIEVE I'LL RIDE 'EM ON DOWN. ♪

♪ YOU KNOW I STOPPED DEALING. I BELIEVE I'LL RIDE 'EM ON DOWN. ♪

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♪ YEAH, YOU KNOW I STOPPED DEALING ♪

♪ I BELIEVE I'LL RIDE 'EM ON DOWN ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
deal /diːl/ B1	verb - to give out cards in a game; to distribute
ride /raɪd/ A2	verb - to sit on and control a bicycle, motorcycle, or horse while moving noun - a journey on a vehicle or animal
dealer /ˈdiːlər/ B2	noun - a person or business that sells something, especially illegal drugs
stop /stɒp/ A2	verb - to cease doing something
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept as true or real
down /daʊn/ A2	adverb - toward a lower position
raised /ˈreɪzd/ B2	adjective - brought up or elevated
country /ˈkʌntri/ A1	noun - a nation with its own government and territory
kid /kɪd/ A2	noun - a child or young person
treasure /ˈtrɛʒər/ B2	noun - valuable objects or wealth stored or buried
son /sʌn/ A1	noun - a male child
moon /muːn/ A2	noun - the natural satellite of the Earth
ship /ʃɪp/ B1	noun - a large boat for traveling over water