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Johnny Can't Read - Don Henley



     
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Football, baseball, basketball games
Drinkin bear, kickin ass and takin down names
With the top down, get-a-round, shootin the line
Summer is here and Johnnys feelin fineBut Johnny cant read
Summer is over and hes gone to seed
Johnny cant read
He never learned nothin that hell ever needWell, Johnny can dance and Johnny can love
Johnny can push and Johnny can shove
Johnny can hang out, Johnny can talk tough
Johnny can get down and Johnny can throw upBut Johnny cant read
Summer is over and hes gone to seed
You know that Johnny cant read
He never learned nothin that hell ever needWell, is it teachers fault? Oh, no
Is it mommys fault? Oh, no
Is it societys fault? Oh, no
Well is it Johnnys fault? Oh, noCouple years later, Johnnys on the run
Johnny got confused and he bought himself a gun
Well, he went and did something that he shouldnt oughta done

FBI on his tail, use a gun, go to jailBut Johnny cant read
Summer is over and hes gone to seed
You know that Johnny cant read
He never learned nothin that hell ever needWell is it teachers fault? Oh, no
Is it mommy'ss fault? Oh, no
Is it the presidents fault? Oh, no
Well is it Johnnys fault? Oh, noJohnny can dance and Johnny can love
Johnny can push and Johnny can shove
Johnny can pinball, Johnny can talk tough
Johnny can get down and Johnny can throw upJohnny cant read
Johnny cant readWell, recess is over
Recess is overSitcoms, T&A
Johnnys mind is blown away
Cop shows, horror flicks
Johnnys brain is full of bricksRock show, video
Boob tube, Rubiks cube
Game fools, Sunday school
Gain fans, gobble gangs
Wonka, wonka, wonkaTheres a new kid in town

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Don Henley (born Donald Hugh Henley in Gilmer, Texas, USA on 22 July 1947) is drummer, singer, and songwriter with the band Eagles. Since the 80s he has had a successful solo career and has played a founding role in several causes.

In 1970, he moved to Los Angeles to record an album with his early band, Shiloh. Shiloh's album was produced by fellow Texan Kenny Rogers. Shortly thereafter, Henley met Glenn Frey. They both became members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band. Touring with her was the catalyst for forming the group. As a result, two months later they, along with Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, became their own act, Eagles.

Henley's music is often social commentary. One of his more famous songs is "Dirty Laundry" (from his I Can't Stand Still album, released in 1982). Its origins date back to 1980, when Henley was put on probation for possession of a narcotic and fined for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The ensuing media circus and on-air pundits claiming that his career was over led to the writing of the song, which continues to be an indictment against the broadcast news media. Similarly, "Johhny Can't Read" (also from the Can't Stand Still album), continues to resound as a commentary on the educational system.

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