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Back-Talk Lyrics by Bobby Vee, Jackie DeShannon

C’mon, Let’s Live a Little

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[Verse 1]
I can take a mighty blow from a mighty, mighty man
I can walk barefoot through broken glass or through the burnin' sand
I can whip a mountain lion and an alligator, too
But I can't take that back-talk that I'm a-gettin' here from you

[Chorus]
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa, pow
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa, pow
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa, pow, pow-pow-pow

[Verse 2]
Well, I can put up with your habit and all your silly ways
And I'll never be unfaithful, and I'll never go astray
But you gonna find you're sittin' on the wrong side of the door
If you try to give me back-talk that you gave to me before

[Chorus]
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa, pow
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa, pow
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa, pow, pow-pow-pow

[Bridge]
Well, all day long and through the night
If you ain't yakkin', baby, you're pickin' a fight
You used to be like a country mouse
But now you come on like a burnin' house

[Guitar Solo]
*Clapping*

[Verse 3]
Now, I can swim across the ocean and wouldn't bother me
I can dive down to the bottom of the biggest, deepest sea
I can squeeze the meanest grizzly bear until his face turns blue
But I can't take that back-talk that I'm a-gettin' here from you
No, I can't take that back-talk that I'm a-gettin' here from you

[Chorus]
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa, pow
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa, pow
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa, pow, pow-pow-pow

About “Back-Talk” by Bobby Vee

Read the complete lyrics to "Back-Talk" by Bobby Vee, Jackie DeShannon from the album "C’mon, Let’s Live a Little". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop, USA, In English.

"Back-Talk" is performed by Bobby Vee, Jackie DeShannon. from the album "C’mon, Let’s Live a Little" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Back-Talk", explore more songs by Bobby Vee, Jackie DeShannon using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Back-Talk" is credited to Bobby Vee, Jackie DeShannon. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Back-Talk" appears on "C’mon, Let’s Live a Little".

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