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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
MC5
MC5
Performer
Dennis Thompson
Dennis Thompson
Drums
Michael Davis
Michael Davis
Bass Guitar
Rob Tyner
Rob Tyner
Vocals
Danny Jordan
Danny Jordan
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Dennis Thompson
Dennis Thompson
Composer
Rob Tyner
Rob Tyner
Composer
Wayne Kramer
Wayne Kramer
Composer
Michael Davis
Michael Davis
Composer
Fred "Sonic" Smith
Fred "Sonic" Smith
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jim Bruzzese
Jim Bruzzese
Engineer
Jon Landau
Jon Landau
Producer

Lyrics

[Intro]
Well, come on
[Verse 1]
The kids want a little action
The kids want a little fun
The kids all have to get their kicks
Before the evening's done
[Chorus]
'Cause they're goin' to
(High school) Rah-rah-rah
(High school) Sis-boom-bah
(High school) Hey, hey, hey
You better let them have their way
[Instrumental]
They only wanna shake it up, baby
Dance to the rockin' bands
They only want a little excitement
They like to get a little outta hand
[Chorus]
'Cause they're goin' to
(High school) Rah-rah-rah
(High school) Sis-boom-bah
(High school) Hey, hey, hey
You better let them have their way
[Instrumental]
The kids know what the deal is
They're getting farther out every day
We're gonna be takin' over
You better get out of the way
[Chorus]
'Cause we're goin' to
(High school) Rah-rah-rah
(High school) Sis-boom-bah
(High school) Hey, hey, hey
You better get out of the way
(High school) Rah-rah-rah
(High school) Sis-boom-bah
(High school) Hey, hey, hey
You better get out of the way
(High school) Rah-rah-rah
(High school) Cha-cha-cha
(High school) Hey, hey, hey
You better get out of the way
(High school) Rah-rah-rah
(High school) Cha-cha-cha
(High school) Hey, hey, hey
You better get out of the way
(High school) Rah-rah-rah
(High school) Sis-boom-bah
(High school) Hey, hey, hey
You better get out of the way
Written by: Dennis Thompson, Fred "Sonic" Smith, Michael Davis, Rob Tyner, Wayne Kramer

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