they played rock and roll

when the bomber flew

it was '79

make no mistake

it was their time

living fast and free

the only way to be

the world was on the street

they were the boys to beat

and they played rock and roll

they played rock and roll

they took no sleep

the tour rolled on

to hammersmith

their battle song

everything over the top

giving it all till you drop

adrenaline

leather and sweat

no one would ever forget

they played rock and roll

they played rock and roll

dealing the ace

releasing the power

the 80's were here

this was the hour

decibels crushing your brain

the closer you get to the pain

night after night on the road

falling asleep with the sun

bass like thunder

drums of steel

guitars of fury

with lightning fear

living fast and free

the only way to be

the world was on the street

they were the boys to beat

and they played rock and roll

they played rock and roll

they played rock and roll

they played rock and roll