Just take those old records off the shelf I sit and listen to them by myself Today's music ain't got the same soul I like that old-time rock and roll Don't try and take me to a disco You'll never even get me out on the floor In ten minutes I'll be late for the door I like that old-time rock and roll I like that old-time rock and roll That kind of music just soothes the soul I reminisce about the days of old With that old-time rock and roll We're gonna hear them kill your tango I'd rather hear some blues or funky soul Than only watch you ready to get me to go Start playing old-time rock and roll Still like that old-time rock and roll That kind of music just soothes the soul I reminisce about the days of old With that old-time rock and roll . . . Call me a rat and call me what you will Say I'm old-fashioned, say I'm over the hill Today's music ain't got the same soul I like that old-time rock and roll Still like that old-time rock and roll That kind of music just soothes the soul I reminisce about the days of old With that old-time rock and roll Still like that old-time rock and roll That kind of music just soothes the soul I reminisce about the days of old With that old-time rock and roll . . . Rock and roll Soothes the soul Rock and roll