I Knew The Bride (When She Used To Rock & Roll)
Composer(s): Nick Lowe
Performer(s): Nick Lowe
and multiple other artists



I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 

Well, the bride was a picture in the gown that her mama wore 
When she was married herself nearly twenty-seven years before 
The had to change the style a little but it looked just fine 
Stayed up all night, but they got it finished just in time 

Now on the arm of her daddy, she's walkin' down the aisle 
I see her catch my eye and give me a secret smile 
Maybe it's too old fashioned, but we once were close friends 
Oh but the way that she looks today, she never could have then. 

Well, I can see her now in her tight blue jeans 
Stuffin' all her money in the record machine 
Spinnin' like a top, you shoulda seen her go 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 

Well, the proud daddy only want to give his little girl the best 
So he put down a grand on a cozy little lover's nest 
You could have called the reception an unqualified success 
At a posh hotel for a hundred and fifty guests 

Well, take a look at the bridegroom smilin' pleased as pie 
Shakin' hands all around with a glassy look in his eye 
He got a real good job and his shirt and tie is nice 
But I remember a time when she never would have looked at him twice 

Well, I can see her now drinkin' with the boys 
Breakin' their hearts like they were toys 
She used to do the pony, she used to do the stroll 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 

Harp ride 

Well, I can see her now with her walk man on 
Struttin' up and down to her favorite song 
I still remember when she used to wanta make a lot of noise 
Hoppin' and boppin' with the street corner boys 
She used to wanna party, she used to wanna go 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 
I knew the bride when she used to do the pony 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll 
I knew the bride when she used to wanta party 
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll