Van Halen

Released: March 31, 2015

Songwriter: Michael Anthony (Bassist) David Lee Roth Alex Van Halen Eddie Van Halen

Producer: Van Halen

[Intro]
Whoo!

[Verse 1]
Told her, never in hell, no special reason
Must a lied, I ain't leavin'
We're in for a very long night
A vicious rumor from your mama's tongue
You a sexy bitch
You need a man with a gun
High crime zone, city of lights

[Pre-Chorus]
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore

[Chorus]
I'm takin' whiskey to the party tonight
And I'm lookin' for somebody to squeeze
I ain't lookin' for somebody to fight
Baby, don't get uptight
Baby, please!

[Verse 2]
Wanna see my I.D.? Try to clip my wings
Don't have to show you proof of anything
I know the law friend
Eleventh hour, I'm goin' back outside
Give it a try
I'm your last loose end

[Pre-Chorus]
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore

[Chorus]
I'm takin' whiskey to the party tonight
And I'm lookin' for somebody to squeeze
I ain't lookin' for somebody to fight
Baby, don't get uptight
Baby, please!

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
I know I can get this right
I just need a little practice
I know I'm gonna get this right
I just need a little rehearsal
I think I'm gonna get this
How do you say:
(Japanese)
One thing, before we continue
'Cause my Japanese isn't very good, but my teacher's here
And I wanna say:
(Japanese)
Go!

[Chorus]
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore
Baby, please!
Can't take it anymore
I'm takin' whiskey to the party tonight
And I'm lookin' for somebody-body-body-body to squeeze
I ain't lookin' for somebody to fight
Baby, don't get uptight
Baby, please!
Baby, please!

[Outro]
Baby, please!

[Refrain]
Whoo!

Van Halen is one of the most iconic American rock bands of all time. Formed in Pasadena, California in 1972, the group’s primary line-up consisted of Eddie Van Halen on guitar, Alex Van Halen on drums, David Lee Roth providing lead vocals, and Michael Anthony providing bass duties and significant harmonies.

Their first six albums, recorded and released between 1977–1984, are considered to be classics and pioneering efforts in the field of hard rock. Eddie Van Halen’s groundbreaking guitar sound and techniques completely changed the landscape of music and radio culture in the 1980s. His and brother Alex’s virtuosity, along with David Lee Roth’s charisma and bassist Michael Anthony’s foundational contributions garnered the band early comparisons to their predecessors—Led Zeppelin—a group who had a profound influence on them. Though, even more so than Jimmy Page, Eddie cites Eric Clapton as having the biggest impact on his playing.

In 1977, after recording a demo with Gene Simmons (who wanted the band to change their name to “Daddy Longlegs”) they were introduced to KISS‘ management, who told Simmons they wouldn’t sign them

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