Written by Chuck Berry, Ronnie's interpretation of this song is flawless... One of his Quite simple and basic, consisting of two chords... Quite boring to play though unless by a band... ----------------------------------------------------------------- Chords: (Capo 5th Fret) EADGBe Originally in the Key of F... C: 332010 G: 320033 Verse One: CIt (x32010@1)was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished 'em well GYou (320003@1)could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell C"C'est (x32010@1)la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Verse Two: CThey (x32010@1)furnished off an apartment with a two room Roebuck sale GThe (320003@1)coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale But when Pierre found work, the little money comin' worked out well C"C'est (x32010@1)la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Verse Three: CThey (x32010@1)had a hi-fi phono, boy, did they let it blast GSeven (320003@1)hundred little records, all blues, rock, rhythm and jazz But when the sun went down, the volume went down as well C"C'est (x32010@1)la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Verse Four: CThey (x32010@1)bought a souped up Chevy, 'twas a cherry red '53 GThey (320003@1)drove it down to New Orleans to celebrate their anniversary It was there that Pierre was wedded to the lovely mademoiselle C"C'est (x32010@1)la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Interlude... (Play Verse Chords) Verse Five: CThey (x32010@1)bought a souped up Chevy, 'twas a cherry red '53 GThey (320003@1)drove it down to New Orleans to celebrate their anniversary It was there that Pierre was wedded to the lovely mademoiselle C"C'est (x32010@1)la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Interlude... (Play Verse Chords) Verse Six: CIt (x32010@1)was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished 'em well GYou (320003@1)could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell C"C'est (x32010@1)la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Outro: G (320003@1) C"C'est (x32010@1)la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" G (320003@1) C"C'est (x32010@1)la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" G (320003@1) C"C'est (x32010@1)la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Think that's about right...