Key: E
Introduction:
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American history and practical math
Eb
You studyin' hard and hopin' to pass
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Workin' your fingers right down to the bone
Eb
And the guy behind you won't leave you alone
Eb
Ring, ring goes the bell
The cook in the lunch room's ready to sell
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You're lucky if you can find a seat
Eb
You're fortunate if you have time to eat
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Back in the classroom, open your books
Ab7 Eb
Gee but the teacher don't know how mean she looks
Eb
Soon as three o'clock rolls around
You finally lay your burden down
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Close up your books, get out of your seat
Eb
Down the halls and into the street
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Up to the corner and 'round the bend
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Right to the juke joint, you go in
Eb
Drop the coin right into the slot
You're gotta hear somethin' that's really hot
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With the one you love, you're makin' romance
Eb
All day long you been wantin' to dance,
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Feeling the music from head to toe
Ab7 Eb
Round and round and round we go
Eb
Hail, hail rock and roll
Deliver me from the days of old
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Long live rock and roll
Eb
The beat of the drums, loud and bold
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Rock, rock, rock and roll
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The feelin' is there, body and soul.