Rocky Raccoon
Rocky Raccoon

The Beatles - Rocky Raccoon Lyrics

Rock
Nov 22, 1968
353
Rocky Raccoon Music Video

Rocky Raccoon Lyrics

Now somewhere in the Black Mountain Hills of Dakota
There lived a young boy named Rocky Raccoon
And one day his woman ran off with another guy
Hit young Rocky in the eye
Rocky didn't like that
He said, "I'm gonna get that boy"
So one day he walked into town
Booked himself a room in the local saloon

Rocky Raccoon checked into his room
Only to find Gideon's Bible
Rocky had come, equipped with a gun
To shoot off the legs of his rival
His rival it seems, had broken his dreams
By stealing the girl of his fancy
Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil
But everyone knew her as Nancy
Now she and her man, who called himself Dan
Were in the next room at the hoe down
Rocky burst in, and grinning a grin
He said, "Danny boy, this is a showdown"
But Daniel was hot, he drew first and shot
And Rocky collapsed in the corner

Now the doctor came in, stinking of gin
And proceeded to lie on the table
He said, "Rocky, you met your match"
And Rocky said, "Doc, it's only a scratch
And I'll be better, I'll be better, Doc, as soon as I am able"

Now Rocky Raccoon, he fell back in his room
Only to find Gideon's Bible
Gideon checked out, and he left it, no doubt
To help with good Rocky's revival

Writer(s): John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who primarily wrote 'Rocky Raccoon' and where was it written?

    'Rocky Raccoon' was primarily written by Paul McCartney during the Beatles' retreat in Rishikesh, India in early 1968. The song was developed with contributions from John Lennon and Donovan Leitch, who were also present at the retreat.

  2. What inspired the name 'Rocky Raccoon' in the song?

    The character name 'Rocky Raccoon' was initially 'Rocky Sassoon,' but Paul McCartney changed it to make it sound more like a cowboy's name. Additionally, Danny Thomas of the 13th Floor Elevators suggested that the name 'Rocky' was inspired by Roky Erickson, a vocalist and guitarist.

  3. What role did George Martin play in the recording of 'Rocky Raccoon'?

    George Martin, the Beatles’ producer, played an instrumental role in shaping the sound of 'Rocky Raccoon.' He contributed by playing an Old West-style honky-tonk piano that significantly defined the song’s country ballad style.

  4. What is significant about John Lennon's participation in 'Rocky Raccoon'?

    'Rocky Raccoon' features John Lennon playing harmonica, marking this as one of the last Beatles songs to include his harmonica playing. His contributions helped add a distinctive musical layer to complement its country and folk influences.

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