John Lennon

Released: February 17, 1975

Songwriter: Chuck Berry

Producer: Phil Spector John Lennon

[Chorus]
They're really rocking in Boston
In Pittsburgh, PA
Deep in the heart of Texas
On down to Frisco Bay
All over Saint Louis
And down in New Orleans
All the cats want to dance with
Sweet little sixteen

[Verse]
Sweet, sweet, sweet little sixteen
She's got the grown up blues
Tight dresses and lipstick
She's sporting high heeled boots
Oh but tomorrow morning
She's gonna have to change her trend
Become sweet sixteen
And back in class again

[Bridge]
Oh mommy, mommy
Please, please may I go
You know it's such a sight to see
Somebody steal the show
Oh daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy
You know I beg of you
Scream it to momma
It's alright with you

[Chorus]
Because they're rocking in New York
In Philadelphia, PA
Deep in the heart of Texas
Down at the Rainbow L.A
All over Saint Louis
And down in New Orleans
All the mothers want to do
Sweet little sixteen

[Outro]
Sweet, sweet, sweet sixteen
She's so delicate
She's just gotta have it
About half, half the number

As the founding member of The Beatles, John Winston Lennon (1940-1980) is one of the most recognizable cultural icons of the 20th Century. He is also the other half of the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, alongside fellow Beatle, Paul McCartney.

As a solo artist and through his relationship and collaboration with avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, he became just as recognizable for his political activism.

Lennon was murdered by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980, outside of his New York apartment, The Dakota. Since then, his music and message remain timeless.

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