[Verse 1]
Johnny came from the back street
And he learned to fight for life
But that is not enough for living
Johnny never liked the common people
Common man is just a bore
Never mind his dull advice he’s giving

[Chorus]
Johnny don’t go now, Johnny take care
There’s danger there
No, not for Johnny
Johnny find a girl, get a job somewhere
You better cut your hair
No, not Johnny

[Verse 2]
Johnny met a fellow in a black suit
“We can make a lot of money if you want”
Then they talked for hours in some dark corner
But do you wanna be the boy that never made it?
I need a clever guy that does it on his own
And if you wanna take a chance
You gotta call me on the phone tomorrow morning

[Chorus]
Johnny look out, there’s danger there
Johnny take care
No, this guy means evil
Johnny get out, there’s no way back
There’s no way out
No, watch it, Johnny
[Interlude]
Now listen, Johnny
You go to Pine street
There’s a guy waiting for you
And he’ll give you this small package
Now, you bring that to 50 Cinnamon Road
No questions
No questions, Johnny

[Bridge]
Johnny got himself into the wrong things
And now he’s lying on the floor
Got hit by some policeman’s bullet

[Chorus]
Johnny, oh, John, it’s over now
All over now, living is hard
For backstreet Johnny
Johnny, it’s done, it’s over now
All over now
Living is hard, for Johnny