I went to a Garden Party
To reminisce with my old friends
Chance to share old memories
Play my songs again
When I got to the Garden Party
They all knew my name
No one recognized me
I didn't look the same
But it's all right now
I learned my lesson well
You see, ya can't please everyone
So ya got to please yourself
People came from miles around
Everyone was there
Yoko brought her Walrus
There was magic in the air
And over in the corner
Much to my surprise
Mr. Hughes hid in Dylan shoes
Wearing his disguise
But it's all right now
I learned my lesson well
You see, ya can't please everyone
So ya got to please yourself
So I played them all the old songs
I thought that's why they came
No one heard the music
We didn't look the same
I said hello to Mary Lou
She Belong to Me
And when I sang a song about a Honky-Tonk
And it was time to leave
But it's all right now
I learned my lesson well
You see, ya can't please everyone
So ya got to please yourself
Someone opened up the closet door
And out stepped Johnny B. Goode
Playing guitar like a-ringing a bell
And looking like he should
If you gotta play at Garden Parties
I wish you a lot o' luck
Memories are all I sing
I rather drive a truck
But it's all right now
I learned my lesson well
You see, ya can't please everyone
So ya got to please yourself