10 Songs That End On Cliffhangers
10. Rocky Raccoon - The Beatles
"Rocky Raccoon" is a rather interesting case study on the Beatles' White Album. Though the album is dominated by more mellow acoustic cuts, this Paul McCartney composition is one of the few instances where the band delves into a more country and western style.
As the scene is set, we hear of the titular Rocky's sorrows, as his girlfriend has ditched him for another man. Determined to win back her love, Rocky tracks the pair down to a saloon right on the edge of town. After checking into a nearby hotel, he grabs a gun and challenges his rival to a shootout in the middle of the bar.
Once the mayhem ensues, Rocky is somewhat ill-equipped for this showdown and ends up collapsing to the floor with a gunshot wound. With a drunken doctor on hand, Rocky is determined to fight once more and then...nothing. Aside from a few "Get Up Rocky" chants, we're never told what becomes of Rocky. Does he win his love back in the end? Does he demand a rematch from his romantic adversary? The cowboy chords just plod along until the finish, leading many fans to wonder if Rocky is still out there fighting for his old flame.