Written by Chuck Berry
Intro: C B D7 G #1: C Am Dm7 G7 Picnics, beaches, and ballrooms, C Am Dm7 G7 Just me and my honey bun; C C7 F Fm Home-work they shout, is over and out, C G7 Vacation's just begun. #2: C Am Dm7 G7 Far from the city, beneath a shade-tree, C Am Dm7 G7 We'll spread a basket for two; C C7 F Fm Then we'll discuss the future for us, C C And I'll whisper love words to you.#3: C Am Dm7 G7 So we will dance and bypass romance, C Am Dm7 G7 Right now they say we're too young C C7 F Fm But I shall marry you my love C G7 As soon as you reach twenty one. Instrumental: C Am Dm7 G7 C Am Dm7 G7 C C7 F Fm C C Am Dm7 G7 C Am Dm7 G7 C C7 F Fm CC9 Just can't wait for that swimmin' date, F To see your new bathing suit. D9 It must be a gas 'cause one you had last, G G7 Gee! Was' it cute!#4: C Am Dm7 G7 And so we will dance and bypass romance, C Am Dm7 G7 Right now they say we're too young C C7 F Fm But I will marry you my love C Edim7 A A7 As soon as we reach twenty one. D7 G7 C C7 As soon as we reach twenty one.C9 Just can't wait for that swimmin' date, F To see your new bathing suit. D9 It must be a gas 'cause one you had last, G G7 Gee! Was' it cute!