I came into town as a man of renown A writer of songs about freedom and joy A hall had been rented and I was presented As the kind of a singer that all could enjoy As I climbed up the stair to the stage that was there It was obvious something was missing I could tell by the vibe they wouldn't be bribed They weren't in the mood to listen They yelled out Play me a rock 'n' roll song Don't play me songs about freedom and joy Play me a rock 'n' roll song Or don't play me no song at all I played them some songs about peace and contentment The things that I've come to believe in When I was through to a chorus of boo Some track star yelled thank God he's leaving Now someone play me a rock 'n' roll song I've had it to here with your flowers and beads Play me a rock 'n' roll song Or don't play me no song at all Well if I played you a rock 'n' roll song It wouldn't be fair 'cause my head isn't there So I'll leave you with your rock 'n' roll songs And make my way back to the country Still I hear play me a rock 'n' roll song Don't give me music that I don't want to hear Play me a rock 'n' roll song Well I should have stayed at home with a big case of beer Play me a rock 'n' roll song Or don't play me no song at all