Bad To The Bone Lyrics
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Lyrics
On the day I was born
The nurses all gathered 'round
And they gazed in wide wonder
At the joy they had found
The head nurse spoke up
Said "leave this one alone"
She could tell right away
That I was bad to the bone
Bad to the bone
Bad to the bone
B-B-B-B-Bad
B-B-B-B-Bad
B-B-B-B-Bad
Bad to the bone
I broke a thousand hearts
Before I met you
I'll break a thousand more, baby
Before I am through
I wanna be yours pretty baby
Yours and yours alone
I'm here to tell ya honey
That I'm bad to the bone
Bad to the bone
B-B-B-Bad
B-B-B-Bad
B-B-B-Bad
Bad to the bone
SOLO
I make a rich woman beg
I'll make a good woman steal
I'll make an old woman blush
And make a young girl squeal
I wanna be yours pretty baby
Yours and yours alone
I'm here to tell ya honey
That I'm bad to the bone
B-B-B-B-Bad
B-B-B-B-Bad
B-B-B-B-Bad
Bad to the bone
SOLO 2
And when I walk the streets
Kings and Queens step aside
Every woman I meet
They all stay satisfied
I wanna tell ya pretty baby
Well Ya see I make my own
I'm here to tell ya honey
That I'm bad to the bone
Bad to the bone
B-B-B-B-Bad
B-B-B-Bad
B-B-B-Bad
Bad to the bone
Song & Lyrics Facts
George Thorogood & The Destroyers’ song “Bad to the Bone” is a classic rock staple, released in 1982 on their album of the same name. Written by George Thorogood and band members Jeff Simon (drums) and Billy Blough (bass), the track is an iconic example of blues-rock.
It has been covered multiple times over the years, including by John Mellencamp, who featured it as part of his 2003 album Trouble No More: John Mellencamp Collection. The lyrics are simple yet effective, with the chorus repeating the title phrase over and over. Aside from its musical impact, "Bad to the Bone" was also used in various films and TV shows, giving it even more cultural cachet. The song remains popular today, and is sure to be heard at any classic rock concert.