Thirty Days

Chuck Berry

About Thirty Days

"Thirty Days (To Come Back Home)", also written "30 Days", is a 1955 song and chart single by Chuck Berry. Berry wrote "30 Days" to pay tribute to Hank Williams' country music.


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I'm gonna give you thirty days to get back home
I done call up to the gypsy woman on the telephone
She gonna send out a world wide hoodoo
That'll be the very thing that'll suit you
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days

Oh thirty days (thirty days!)
Oh thirty days (thirty days!)
Baby, I'mma see that you be back home in thirty days
Well, she's gonna send out a world wide hoodoo
That'll be the very thing that'll suit ya
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days

I done talked to the judge in private early this morning
And he took me to the sheriff's office to sign a warrant
They gon' put a false charge again' ya (against ya)
That'll be the very thing that'll send ya
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
Oh thirty days (thirty days)
Oh thirty days (thirty days)
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
Yeah, we're gonna put a false charge again' ya
That'll be the very thing that'll send ya
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days

If I don't get no satisfaction from the judge
I'm gonna take it to the FBI and voice my grudge
If they don't give me no consolation
I'm gonna take it to the United Nations
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days
Oh thirty days! (thirty days)
Oh thirty days! (thirty days)
Baby, I'mma see that you be back home in thirty days
Well if you don't give me no consolation 
I'm gonna take it to the United Nations
I'm gonna see that you be back home in thirty days!

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Chuck Berry

Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With songs such as "Maybellene" (1955), "Roll Over Beethoven" (1956), "Rock and Roll Music" (1957) and "Johnny B. Goode" (1958), Chuck Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and utilizing guitar solos and showmanship that would be a major influence on subsequent rock music. more »

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Written by: CHUCK BERRY

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Thirty Days" was written by the legendary American musician Chuck Berry. He was not only a singer but also a songwriter who pioneered rock and roll music.
Release Date
The song was released in 1955. It was one of Chuck's early songs that boosted his fame in the music industry and helped shape the course of popular music.
Genre Classification
"Thirty Days" is well known as a Rock and Roll song, heavily influenced by blues music. This song is a perfect embodiment of Berry's signature style, which typically combined elements of blues and R&B with fast-paced guitar solos.
Song Lyrics
“Thirty Days” uses the idea of a count-down as a metaphor, essentially saying that the person in the song has thirty days to return to the singer, or they will be gone.
Track Ranking
Despite being released over half a century ago, "Thirty Days" still remains a favorite among Chuck Berry fans. It's considered by many to be one of the artists' most iconic tracks.
Album Classification
This song is a part of the album "After School Session" which was Chuck Berry's debut LP album.
Chart Performance
While it did see some success at the time of its release, "Thirty Days" didn't quite achieve the same level of chart dominance as some of Berry's other hits. Regardless, it's still regarded as a crucial part of his discography.
Live Performance
"Thirty Days" has been performed live numerous times by Chuck Berry himself and covered by other artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various iconic artists including The Beatles, showcasing its broad appeal and impact on music history.
Berry's Influence
"Thirty Days" is seen as an important contribution to the formative years of rock and roll music. Chuck Berry's innovative guitar solos and showmanship deeply influenced many musicians, and this song was a part of his influential works.
Legacy
Despite its age, "Thirty Days" continues to be played on oldies radio stations and at many music events around the world, attesting to its lasting legacy and timeless appeal.

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