School Days

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Up in the mornin' and out to school,

The teacher is teachin' the Golden Rule,
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American history and practical math,
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You study 'em hard and 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 lunch room'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 three 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 to 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're 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 been wantin' to dance,
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Feeling the music from head to toe,
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Round and round and round you go.

[Verse 5]
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Hail, hail rock and roll!

Deliver me from the days of old,
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Long live rock and roll,
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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.