Let's Lock the Door (And Throw Away the Key)

"Let's Lock the Door (And Throw Away the Key)" is a song written by Roy Alfred and Wes Farrell and was released by Jay and the Americans in 1964. The song went to No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965 and was on the charts for 10 weeks.^[2]

"Let's Lock the Door (And Throw Away the Key)"
Single by Jay and the Americans
from the album Blockbusters
B-side	"I'll Remember You"
Released	November 25, 1964 (1964-11-25)[1]
Genre	Rock
Length	2:24
Label	United Artists
Songwriter(s)	Roy Alfred, Wes Farrell
Producer(s)	Artie Ripp
Jay and the Americans singles chronology
"Come a Little Bit Closer" (1964) "Let's Lock the Door (And Throw Away the Key)" (1964) "Think of the Good Times" (1965)

Charts

Chart (1965)	Peak position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[3]	9
US Billboard Hot 100[4]	11
US Cash Box[5]	10