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[Spoken]
EHi, this is the big O, Otis Redding
EI was just standing here thinking about you
EThought I'd write a song about you
EAnd dedicate it to you
ETake a listen:
[Verse]
If you Edidn't go back to school this year
You're Areally not groovy
Maybe you Bfeel that school is a drag
It just don't Emove ya
But did you Eever think about how square you Alook standing
In an emBployment line because school didn't Einterest you
EYou really ought to think about it
Without an Eeducation you could only Abe a tramp
BroBgan shoes, no haircut, just Eplain ol' country
Don't Eworry 'bout the fellows on the Aco'ner calling you green
Because you're Bgetting your future conEdition
EYou really ought to think about it
And further Emo' tell them that AOtis Redding said you're very wise
Because you'll Bbe at the top
When they Eget there and if they Amake it
When they Eget there and if they Amake it
When they Eget there and if they Amake it
You rEeally ought to Athink about itE  
AThink about it
EReally ought to Athink about it
(Fade out...)

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Stay In School

by Otis Redding

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[Spoken]

Hi, this is the big O, Otis Redding

I was just standing here thinking about you

Thought I'd write a song about you

And dedicate it to you

Take a listen:

[Verse]

If you didn't go back to school this year

You're really not groovy

Maybe you feel that school is a drag

It just don't move ya

E A

But did you ever think about how square you look standing

B E

In an employment line because school didn't interest you

You really ought to think about it

E A

Without an education you could only be a tramp

B E

Brogan shoes, no haircut, just plain ol' country

E A

Don't worry 'bout the fellows on the co'ner calling you green

B E

Because you're getting your future condition

You really ought to think about it

E A

And further mo' tell them that Otis Redding said you're very wise

Because you'll be at the top

E A

When they get there and if they make it

E A

When they get there and if they make it

E A

When they get there and if they make it

E A E

You really ought to think about it

Think about it

E A

Really ought to think about it

(Fade out...)

About Stay In School Chords by Otis Redding

Learn how to play Stay In School by Otis Redding with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stay In School chords”, “Stay In School guitar chords”, or “Otis Redding Stay In School chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Stay In School chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stay In School lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B.

FAQ — Stay In School by Otis Redding

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Is "Stay In School" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Stay In School" by Otis Redding with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Otis Redding below.

What key is "Stay In School" in?

The chords for "Stay In School" show the original chord names (including E, A, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.