What happened to the bop and the stroll,
And the ponytail, and all the penny loafers?
What happened to the Hollywood,
That we used to know, when all the stars had chauffeurs?
It's all over but the Glitter and Gleam,
In the good old rock 'n' roll
We can still hear a guitar scream,
And a singer, sing with soul.
What happened to the peppermint twist,
And the mini skirts, crew cuts and flat tops?
What happened to the hoola hoop,
And some people I've known, who thought they were big shots?
It's all over but the Glitter and Gleam,
In the good old rock 'n' roll
We can still hear a guitar scream,
And a singer, sing with soul.
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What happened to the promises,
That were never kept, where is the truth now?
What happened to the record set,
In home runs hit, by old Babe Ruth now?
It's all over but the Glitter and Gleam,
In the good old rock 'n' roll
We can still hear a guitar scream,
And a singer, sing with soul.