Chuck Berry sang about Maybellene.
You sang about Lucille.
Very direct and blunt in a time when conservatism was the norm.
You were Rock and Roll thunderstorm.

Whether you were ripping it up.
Or singing bout Tutti Fruit.
You were the rage that scared many.
Norm today against the music played.

You were Little Richard from the state of Georgia.
With your well-dressed self and band to match.
Just being black is dangerous.

But to us you a royal gem.
The rumbler of the piano keys.
You forever left an impressive memory.

We must respect your legacy.