you can start up a band just play real loud,
three dumb chords and no know-how,
stupid songs about a girl are going to take over the world

pick it up, plug in, turn it on, play real loud
everybodys moving to the next big sound
pick it up, plug in, start a band, woo
we're happy into the radio

you're impresse all the girls with how hip you are
cuz every girl wants to date a star
never thought i had the chance
until i start it up a band

so your school is a drag and your girlfriends lame
radio songs all sound the same
you're bored with everything so far
except your beat up, old guitar

pick it up, plug in, turn it on, play real loud
everybodys moving to the next big sound
pick it up, plug in, start a band, woo
we're happy into the radio