[Verse 1] They say that you play too loud Well baby that's tough They say that you got too much Can't get enough They tell you that you look a fool Baby I'm a fool for you They say that your mind's diseased... shaky stuff It's a rock 'n' roll damnation Ma's own whipping boy Rock 'n' roll damnation Take a chance while you still got the choice You say that you want respect Honey for what? For everything that you done for me Well, thanks a lot Get up off your bended knees You can set your mind at ease My temperature's running hot I been waiting all night For a bite of what you got It's a rock 'n' roll damnation Ma's own whipping boy Rock 'n' roll damnation Take a chance while you still got the choice It's a hard life Damnation, they're putting you down Damnation, all over town Damnation, because you're way out to reach Living on the street you got to practice what you preach [Chorus ] Damnation, you left a happy home Damnation, To live on your own Damnation, You want to live in sin It's a rock 'n' roll Damnation, Just a bundle of joy Damnation, you're a toy for a boy Damnation, you got the dollars in your eye Always chasing that pie in the sky Rock 'n' roll damnation