Ah, Kansas City
Gonna get my baby back home
Yeah, yeah
I’m gonna Kansas city
Gonna get my baby back home
Yeah, yeah
Well, it’s a long, long, time
Since my baby’s been gone
Ah, Kansas City
Gonna to get my baby on time
Yeah, yeah
I’m gonna Kansas City
Gonna get my baby on time
Yeah, yeah
It’s just a one, two, three, four
Five, six, seven, eight, nine, wah
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, baby, woo no clown
I say you’re no clown
Now, now, now, now
Tell me baby
What’s been wrong with you
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, now baby, woo no clown
I say you’re no clown
Now, now, now, now
Tell me baby
What’s been wrong with you
Well, I’ll say bye
Bye, bye, baby bye, bye
Oh, so long
Bye, bye, baby I’m gone
Yeah, I said
Bye, bye, baby, bye, bye
Bye, bye, bye, bye
Well, I’ll say bye
Bye, bye, baby bye, bye
Returning to Kansas City: A Joyful Homecoming
“Medley: Kansas City / Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey” by The Beatles captures the excitement and longing of someone eager to reunite with their loved one. The lyrics are infused with anticipation, as the protagonist sets out for Kansas City, determined to bring their baby back home. The repetition of “yeah, yeah” and the energetic counting sequence add a playful, almost jubilant tone to the journey. The medley then shifts gears with the lively “Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey” section, featuring heartfelt pleas and goodbyes. This dynamic blend of longing, joy, and spirited farewell showcases The Beatles’ ability to inject emotional depth and energy into classic rock and roll themes.
Song Credits
Written by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Little Richard, and Richard Penniman. Released by The Beatles in 1964.