Susie Q - Song Lyrics

  • Written & originally performed by rockabilly singer / guitarist Dale Hawkins (born 8/22/38 in Goldmine Louisiana), he's also the first cousin of Ronnie Hawkins of "The Band"
  • His version reached # 27 on the Top 40 charts in 1957
  • Best known version was by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)
  • The CCR version went to #11 on the charts in 1968
  • It was the very first of 17 Creedence songs to reach the Top 40 charts
  • It was the only CCR hit that was not written by John Fogerty
  • The Rolling Stones also did a cover of this song, with the title "Suzie Q" (note the "z" instead of an "s")
  • The version of Suzie Q performed by Oracle is done in a medley with several other CCR songs, so we do abridge the lyrics slightly.

Other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival performed by Oracle:


Oh Susie Q
Oh Susie Q
Oh Susie Q
Baby I love you
Susie Q

I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
Susie Q

You say that you'll be true
You say that you'll be true
You say that you'll be true
Baby I love you
Susie Q

You say that you'll be mine
You say that you'll be mine
You say that you'll be mine
Baby all the time
Susie Q

Oh Susie Q
Oh Susie Q
Oh Susie Q
Baby I love you
Susie Q

I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
Susie Q


Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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