John Cougar Mellencamp Jack And Diane lyrics

Little ditty about Jack and Diane
Two American kids growin' up in the heartland
Jackie gonna be a football star
Diane debutante backseat of Jackie's car

Suckin' on chili dogs outside the Tastee Freeze
Diane's sittin' on Jackie's lap
He's got his hand between her knees

Jackie say,"Hey, Diane
Let's run off behind a shady trees
Dribble off those Bobby Brooks
Let me do what I please"
Say-a

Oh yeah, life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone, say-a
Oh yeah, life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
They walk on

Jackie sits back, reflects his thoughts for the moment
Scratches his head and does his best James Dean
"Well you know, Diane, we oughta run off to the city"

Diane says, "Baby, you ain't missin' nuthin'"
Jackie, say-a

Oh yeah, life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
Oh yeah, I say, life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone

Gonna let it rock, let it roll
Let the Bible Belt come and save my soul
Hold on to sixteen as long as you can
Changes come around real soon
Make us women and men

Oh yeah, life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone
Oh yeah, I say, life goes on
Long after the thrill of livin' is gone

Little ditty about Jack and Diane
Two American kids done the best they can