Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elton John
Elton John
Vocals
Dee Murray
Dee Murray
Bass Guitar
Davey Johnstone
Davey Johnstone
Background Vocals
Nigel Olsson
Nigel Olsson
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Elton John
Elton John
Songwriter
Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gus Dudgeon
Gus Dudgeon
Producer
Ken Scott
Ken Scott
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I was sittin' in the classroom
Trying to look intelligent
In case the teacher looked at me
She was long and she was lean
She's a middle aged dream
And that lady means the whole world to me
[Verse 2]
It's a natural achievement
Conquerin' my homework with her image poundin' in my brain
She's an inspiration
For my graduation
And she helps to keep the classroom sane
[Verse 3]
Oh, teacher I need you like a little child
You got something in you to drive a schoolboy wild
You give me education in the lovesick blues
Help me get straight
Come out and say
Teacher, I, teacher, I, teacher, I
Teacher, I need you
(Whoa) Oh
(Whoa) Oh
[Verse 4]
I have to write a letter
Ooh, tell about my feelings
Just to let her know the scene
Focus my attention
On some further education
In connection with the birdies and the bees
[Verse 5]
Oh, so I'm sittin' in the classroom
Woo, I'm lookin' like a zombie
I'm waitin' for the bell to ring
I've got John Wayne stances
I've got Errol Flynn advances
And it doesn't mean a doggoned thing
[Verse 6]
Oh, teacher I need you like a little child
You got something in you to drive a schoolboy wild
You give me education in the lovesick blues
Help me get straight
Come out and say
Teacher, I, teacher, I, teacher, I
Teacher, I need you
(Whoa) Oh
(Whoa) Oh
[Verse 7]
Oh, teacher I need you like a little child
You got something in you to drive a schoolboy wild
You give me education in the lovesick blues
Help me get straight
Come out and say
Teacher, I, teacher, I, teacher, I
Teacher, I need you
(Whoa) Oh
(Whoa) Oh
(Whoa) Oh
(Whoa) Oh...
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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