JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Lagu "Sweet Little Sixteen" dari John Lennon diluncurkan tahun 1975 lewat album Rock 'N' Roll.
Lagu ini ditempatkan dalam album tersebut bersama 12 lagu lainnya, termasuk "Stand By Me" yang menjadi sangat populer.
Album Rock 'N' Roll berhasil menjadi karya yang cukup hit di Inggris maupun Amerika Serikat.
Baca juga: Lirik dan Chord Lagu Rip It Up/Ready Teddy - John Lennon
Berikut ini lirik dan chord lagu "Sweet Little Sixteen" dari John Lennon.
[Intro]
E A E B A E N.C.
[Chorus]
N.C. B
They're really rocking in Boston
E
In Pittsburgh, PA
B
Deep in the heart of Texas
E
On down to Frisco Bay
A
All over Saint Louis
E
And down in New Orleans
B
All the cats want to dance with
E
Sweet little sixteen
[Verse 1]
B
Sweet, sweet, sweet little sixteen
E
She's got the grown up blues
B
Tight dresses and lipstick
E
She's sporting high heeled boots
A
Oh but tomorrow morning
E
She's gonna have to change her trend
B
Become sweet sixteen
E
And back in class again
[Bridge]
A
Oh mommy, mommy
E
Please, please may I go
B
You know it's such a sight to see
E
Somebody steal the show
A
Oh daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy
E
You know I beg of you
B
Scream it to momma
E
It's alright with you
[Chorus]
B
Because they're rocking in New York
E
In Philadelphia, PA
B
Deep in the heart of Texas
E
Down at the Rainbow L.A.
A
All over Saint Louis
E
And down in New Orleans
B
All the mothers want to do
E
Sweet little sixteen
[Outro]
B
Sweet, sweet, sweet sixteen
B
She's so delicate
E
She's just gotta have it
B E
About half, half the number