john mellencamp
jack & diane [writing demo]
A little ditty 'bout Jack & Diane Two American kids growing up in the heart land Jack he's gonna be a football star Diane debutante in the back seat of Jacky's car Suckin' on chilli dog outside the Tastee Freez Diane sitting on Jacky's lap Got his hands between her knees Jack he says: "Hey, Diane, let's run off behind a shady tree Dribble off those Bobby Brooks Let me do what I please" Saying oh yeah Life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone Sayin' oh yeah Life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone Now walk on Jack he sits back, collects his thoughts for a moment Scratches his head, and does his best James Dean Well, now then, there, Diane, we ought to run off to the city Diane says: "Baby, you ain't missing nothing" But Jack he says: "Oh yeah, life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone" Oh yeah He says: "life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone" Oh, let it rock, let it roll Let the bible belt come and save my soul Holdin' on to sixteen as long as you can Change is coming 'round real soon Make us woman and man Oh yeah, life goes on A little ditty 'bout Jack and Diane Two American kids doin' the best they can