Riding down the highway Going to a show Stop in all the by-ways Playing rock 'n'roll Getting robbed Getting stoned Getting beat up Broken boned Getting had Getting took I tell you folks, it's harder than it looks Refrain : It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n'roll (2x) If you think it's easy doing one night stands Try playing in a rock 'n'roll band It's a long way to the top if you wanna to rock 'n'roll (4x) Hotel, motel Quiet Make you want to cry Lady do the hard sell Know the reason why Getting old Heavy Getting grey Getting ripped off Under paid Getting sold Second hand That's how it goes, playing in a band Refrain : It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n'roll (2x) If you wanna be a star of stage and screen Look out, it's rough and mean It's a long way to the top if you wanna to rock 'n'roll (4x) It's a long way ...