[Style: Vintage Rockabilly, Surf Punk, Japanese Ghost Festival] [Tempo: 142 BPM | Key: E Major] [Vocals: Deadpan Male Baritone, Hiccup Phrasing, Playful Yelps, Ghost Gang Vocals] [Instruments: Gretsch Guitar, Jazzmaster Surf Guitar, Upright Bass, Brushed Snare, Taiko, A-Harp Blues Harmonica, Shamisen] [Production: Slapback Echo, Vinyl Crackle, DJ Scratches, Ocean Waves, Vintage Tape Flutter] [Intro — Slapback Guitar, Walking Bass] One, two, three, four! A-ha! Hit the floor! [Verse 1] Rolled into town as the sun went low, Red lanterns swinging, sea winds blow. The mayor said, “The night's a bust!” I plugged in my guitar and kicked up dust. Mika brought me a midnight treat, I struck one chord and tapped my feet. That echo rolled across the bay, Then ghosts came out to swing and sway! [Chorus — Gang Vocals, Taiko, Harmonica Replies] Hey now! Ghosts in the sky! Hey now! Watch 'em fly! Bones go rattlin', boots pound the ground, Rock 'n' roll's alive in this haunted town! Yoi-yoi! Dance all night! Yoi-yoi! Hold on tight! Spin that record, let it begin, The dead came out to dance again! [Spoken — Record Scratch] “Son, those dancers have no feet!” “Then they can't wear out the street!” [Harmonica Solo — 8 Bars, A Cross-Harp Blues] Wah-wah! Hear that sound! Blow that roof right off this town! [Verse 2 — Surf Guitar, Walking Bass] Fishermen rose from the rolling tide, With ghostly grins and ghosts beside. A dead old banker joined the show, Still asking where his taxes go! Grandma Kiyo kicked off her shoe, “Play one more! We're not through!” Mika cried, “They're everywhere!” I said, “Just give those ghosts some air!” The shrine man yelled, “Don't stop the beat! Keep those spirits on their feet!” I blew my harp, the drums went wild, And every ghost danced like a child! [Chorus — Full Band, Handclaps, Ghost Choir] Hey now! Ghosts in the sky! Hey now! Watch 'em fly! Bones go rattlin', boots pound the ground, Rock 'n' roll's alive in this haunted town! Yoi-yoi! Dance all night! Yoi-yoi! Hold on tight! Spin that record, let it begin, The dead came out to dance again! [Spoken Break — Music Stops] “Got a slow song, guitar man?” “What's wrong, pal?” “My knees came off in '41!” [Bridge — Surf Guitar Break, Snare Rolls, DJ Scratches] Moon wore shades, stars turned black, Every ghost demanded one more track. A headless sailor grabbed the mic, “Now that's the kind of music I like!” The guitar screamed, the whole pier shook, A phantom stole my harmonica hook! I bowed real low as dawn turned gold, Then a ghost stole my radio! [Verse 3 — Gentle Bass, Slowed Vinyl] Dawn rolled in across the sea, The ghosts cried, “Save one song for me!” Grandma waved from the silver foam, “Next summer, boy, you'll play our home!” I packed my harp, the tide rolled high, Their laughter followed through the sky. The lanterns drifted out of view, And all the ghosts sang, “We'll be back for you!” [Final Chorus — Full Band, Big Gang Vocals] Hey now! Ghosts in the sky! Hey now! Wave goodbye! Bones go rattlin' as the sun comes round, One last dance in this haunted town! Yoi-yoi! Dance all night! Yoi-yoi! One last flight! One more song before we're gone, We'll be back before too long! Ghosts by the sea, spirits so free, Save one last dance for you and me! Next year! Next year! Rock 'n' roll forever here! [Outro — Fading Guitar, Harmonica, Ocean Waves] The bass keeps walking… The band plays on… “Mata ne, rock 'n' roll!” I tipped my hat, turned around— Tripped on the shrine gate! [CRASH! Record Scratch. Room Laughter. Needle Lift.]
