I never was a straight-laced, straight A student teacher’s pet or child prodigy I wasn’t gonna get rich throwin’ a football It'd take too long to get a law degree
So I sat down with momma and daddy They tried to talk some sense into my thick head But the best advice that I ever got was from my sister’s rock star boyfriend
Just get you a guitar and learn how to play Cut up some jeans, come up with a name When you’re living in a world that you don't understand Find a few good buddies, start a band Start a band, Start a band
And all those girls that were too cool to talk to, They’ll be waiting in a line out back Might get your picture in a hometown paper Maybe buy your momma that Cadillac
Just get you a guitar and learn how to play Cut up some jeans, come up with a name When you’re living in a world that you don’t understand Find a few good buddies, start a band
Start a band, Scrape up some money, buy a van Learn free bird and ramblin’ man Never buy another beer again
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So get you a guitar and learn how to play Grow out your hair, come up with a name With a little bit of luck you’ll be packing the stands Find a few good buddies, start a band
No need to study, start a band Call up some buddies man, and start a band