John Cougar Mellencamp Jack and Diane 1982 -------------- Little ditty about Jack and Diane Two American kids growin' up in the heartland Jackie gonna be a football star Diane debutante backseat of Jackie's car Suckin' on chili dogs outside the tastee freeze Diane's sittin' on Jackie's lap He's got his hand between her knees Jackie say, "Hey Diane let's run off Behind a shady tree Dribble off those Bobby Brooks Let me do what I please." And Jackie say Oh yeah life goes on Long after the thrill of livin is gone Oh yeay say life goes on Long after the thrill of livin is gone, they walk on Jackie sits back reflects his thoughts for the moment Scratches his head and does his best James Dean. Well you know Diane, we oughta run off to the city Diane says "Baby, you ain't missin' nuth-in" Jackie say-a Chorus Gonna let it rock Let it roll Let the Bible Belt come and Save my soul Hold on to sixteen as long as you can Changes come around real soon Make us women and men Little ditty about Jack and Diane Two American kids done the best they can