Hey Johnny

In the 90s i was hanging with some older kids

They sucked at maths, but could play bit of guitar

My Father left when i was still young

But johnny was there teaching me some Dylan songs

So i said hey johnny

My mama said get a job

She said music's good

But you're no Elton John

So I said Hey Johnny

My mama said get a job

She said life is short

Do you wanna waste it all?

As a young man

I was playing in some Berlin bars

Singing some pop songs the people The people danced

People in a hurry, I needed the money

But I gave it all up when someone asked for wonderwall

So I said hey johnny

My girlfriend said get a job

She said music's good

But don't you wanna buy me a car?

So I said hey johnny

My girlfriend said get a job

She said life is short

Don't you want a family and all?

I was drinking every night after playing I was so tired

Of eating doener for dinner I was so done

As berlin winters fell I felt so cold

My fingers that played the music felt so numb

So I said hey johnny

I got a job

I left the dream

And the fantasy

So I said hey johnny

I got a job

I built a home

But forgot how to play my guitar

So I said hey johnny

I built a home

But forgot how to play my guitar