[Intro – twangy reverb guitar riff, handclaps] Step right in, don't mind the floor… Leave your troubles at the dungeon door! One, two… one, two, three, BOO! [Verse 1 – slap-back echo vocal, driving rockabilly rhythm guitar] The clock struck midnight on the cobblestone street Every ghost in town was looking for a funky beat The vampires traded all their coffins for shoes Said, "We're much too lively for the cemetery blues!" Frankie kicked the amplifier into gear Shook off seventy-five long years of fear! [Pre-Chorus – twangy guitar fills, handclaps building] The witch on the broom flipped a double backspin Grinning ear to ear with a lantern grin She said, "Clear the parlor, everybody make room— There's magic in the air when the bass goes BOOM!" [Chorus – big call-and-response backing vocals, tambourine] Gimme that Rattle & Roll! Shake off the dust! Gimme that Rattle & Roll! Dance 'cause you must! Spiders on the chandelier, goblins in a row If you got a funny bone, let the rhythm show! Hey! Ho! Point your toe— Everybody do the Bonehouse Stomp! [Verse 2 – surf guitar lead answering vocal lines] A mummy tried to breakdance in the middle of the hall Wrapped up tighter than a bowling ball He started spinning round like an eight-track spin Lost forty yards of linen with a great big grin! The werewolves brought a shiny saxophone Blowing high-octane swing notes on an old shinbone! [Pre-Chorus – handclap-driven, energy rising] The witch on the keys started playing in groove Making every pair of heavy boots move She shouted, "Shake out your cobwebs, toss off your coat— We're hitting every single midnight note!" [Chorus – repeat, backing vocals louder] [Bridge – tremolo guitar, spoken word over surf groove] Tip-tap, clack-clack, skeletons slide Nobody running, nobody trying to hide It's the one night a year when the shadows don't bite They just want a ticket to the dance tonight! (spoken, echo-drenched) Ready, monsters? Count it down… Three, two, ONE—GO! [Guitar Solo – reverb-heavy surf lead] [Chorus – full band, radio-warm mix] [Outro – guitar twang fade, handclaps out] Rattle & Roll! (Rattle & Roll!) Save a little beat for your dancing soul! Bonehouse Stomp… yeah, do that stomp! Clack, clack, snap! (whispered) Happy Halloween, everybody!
