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Cherry Bomb was released on June 27, 2025 by UME - Global Clearing House as a part of the album R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A: Classic Summer Songs

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OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp

Vocals

Crystal Taliefero

Crystal Taliefero

Background Vocals

John Cascella

Keyboards

Kenny Aronoff

Drums

Larry Crane

Guitar

Lisa Germano

Violin

Mike Wanchic

Background Vocals

Pat Peterson

Background Vocals

Toby Myers

Bass Guitar

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp

Producer

Don Gehman

Producer

David Leonard

Mixing Engineer

Rick Fettig

Assistant Engineer

Ross Alexander

Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Well, I lived on the outskirts of town

In an 8-room farmhouse, baby

When my brothers and friends were around

There was always somethin' to it

[Verse 2]

Had me a couple of real nice girlfriends

Stopped by to see me every once in a while

When I think back about those days

All I can do is sit and smile

[Verse 3]

That's when a sport was a sport

And groovin' was groovin'

And dancin' meant everything

We were young, and we were improvin'

[Verse 4]

Laughin', laughin' with our friends

Holdin' hands meant somethin', baby

Outside the club Cherry Bomb

Our hearts were really thumpin'

[Verse 5]

Say yeah, yeah, yeah

Say yeah, yeah, yeah

[Verse 6]

The winter days, they last forever

But the weekends went by so quick

Went ridin' around this little country town

We were goin' nuts, girl, out in the sticks

[Verse 7]

One night, me with my big mouth

A couple guys had to put me in my place

When I see those guys these days

We just laugh and say, "Do you remember when?"

[Verse 8]

That's when a sport was a sport

And groovin' was groovin'

And dancin' meant everything

We were young, and we were improvin'

[Verse 9]

Laughin', laughin' with our friends

Holdin' hands meant somethin', baby

Outside the club Cherry Bomb

Our hearts were really thumpin'

[Verse 10]

Say yeah, yeah, yeah

Say yeah, yeah, yeah

All right

Say yeah, yeah, yeah

Say yeah, yeah, yeah

[Verse 11]

Seventeen has turned thirty-five

I'm surprised that we're still livin'

If we've done any wrong

I hope that we're forgiven

[Verse 12]

Got a few kids of my own

And some days I still don't know what to do

I hope that they're not laughin' too loud

When they hear me talkin' like this to you

[Verse 13]

That's when a sport was a sport

And groovin' was groovin'

And dancin' meant everything

We were young, and we were improvin'

[Verse 14]

Laughin', laughin' with our friends

Holdin' hands meant so much, baby

Outside the club Cherry Bomb

Our hearts were really thumpin'

[Verse 15]

Say yeah, yeah, yeah

Say yeah, yeah, yeah

Written by: John Mellencamp

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