SCHOOL DAYS - written and performed by Chuck Berry
Intro D+
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Up in the mornin' and off to school, The teacher is teachin' the golden rule
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American hist'ry and practical math
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You're study'in hard, 'n hopin' to pass
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Workin' your fingers right down to the bone
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And the guy behind you won't leave you alone
Verse 2:
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Ring ring, goes the bell, The cook in the lunchroom's ready to sell
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You're lucky if you can find a seat
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You're fortunate if you have time to eat
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Back in the classroom, open your books
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Gee, but the teacher don't know how mean she looks
Verse 3:
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Soon as 3 o'clock rolls around, You finally lay your burden down
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Close up your books, get out of your seat
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Down the halls and into the street
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Up through the corner and round the bend
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Right to the juke joint you go in
Verse 4:
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Drop the coin right into the slot, You gotta hear somethin' that's really hot
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With the one you love you're makin' romance
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All day long you've been wantin' to dance
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Feelin' the music from head to toe
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Round and round and round you go
(instrumental, same pattern as verses)
(repeat verse 4)
Verse 5:
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Hail, hail, rock 'n' roll! Deliver me from the days of old
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Long live rock 'n' roll
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The beat of the drums loud and bold
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Rock, rock, rock 'n' roll
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The feelin' is there, body and soul