(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone

Paul Revere & the Raiders

About (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone

"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" is a rock song written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. It was first recorded by Paul Revere & the Raiders and appeared on their album Midnight Ride, released in May 1966. The song is simple musically, with a repeating verse chord progression of E major, G major, A major, and C major, and a repeating bridge in cut time of E major, G major, A major, and G major.


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I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone,
I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone.

You're trying to make your mark in society,
You're using all the tricks that you used on me,
You're reading all them high-fashion magazines,
The clothes you're wearing, girl, they're causing public scenes.

I said, I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone,
I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone. (No!)

Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,

When I first met you, girl, you didn't have no shoes,
But, now you're walking around like you're front page news,
You've been awful careful 'bout the friends you choose,
But, you won't find my name in your book of "Who's Who".

I said, I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone, (No, girl, not me!)
I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone. (No!)

Not your steppin' stone,
I'm not your steppin' stone,

Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,

No, girl, I'm not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,

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Paul Revere & the Raiders

Paul Revere & the Raiders is an American rock band that saw considerable U.S. mainstream success in the second half of the 1960s and early 1970s with hits such as "Kicks" (1966; ranked number 400 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time), "Hungry" (1966), "Him Or Me - What's It Gonna Be?" (1967) and the 1971 No. 1 single "Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)". more »

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Written by: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart

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9 facts about this song

Music Legends
"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" is a song written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. The song was first recorded by Paul Revere & the Raiders in 1966.
Paul Revere & the Raiders
While the song is most widely recognized as a hit for The Monkees, it was originally performed and recorded by Paul Revere & the Raiders.
Hit Song
Despite the fact that it was first recorded by Paul Revere & the Raiders, the song became a massive hit and a top 20 Billboard hit when it was covered by The Monkees later in 1966.
Song Theme
The song is about a person asserting their independence as they refuse to be used by anyone else or act as someone's "stepping stone" to success.
Repeat Cover
"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" has been covered multiple times by various artists since its original release, indicating its enduring popularity and impact on popular culture.
Notable Covers
Other versions of the song have been recorded by punk rock bands such as the Sex Pistols and The Flies, displaying the song's wide appeal across different musical genres.
Music Style
Paul Revere & the Raiders are known for their rock 'n' roll style music, and "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" is a perfect representation of their sound.
Lyrics Message
The song's lyrical content is an explicit rejection of being used or manipulated, a theme that resonates with listeners of all generations.
Association
The song is often associated with the 1960's counterculture movement due to its rebellious tone and its connection to both Paul Revere & the Raiders and The Monkees, which were both popular groups at the time.

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