Riding down the highway Going to a show Stop in all the by-ways
Playing rock 'n' roll Getting robbed, getting stoned, getting beat up, broken-boned
Getting had, getting took, I tell you folks, it's harder than it looks
* It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
If you think it's easy doing one night stands Try playing in a rock 'n' roll band
It's a long way to the top if you wanna to rock 'n' roll
Hotel, motel Make you want to cry Lady do the hard sell
Know the reason why Getting old, getting grey, getting ripped off, underpaid
Getting sold, second hand, that's how it goes, playing in a band
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It's a long way Such a long way It's a long way Such a long way