Written by Chuck Berry, Ronnie's interpretation of this song is flawless... One of his Quite simple and basic, consisting of two chords... Quite boring to play though unless by a band... ----------------------------------------------------------------- Chords: (Capo 5th Fret) EADGBe Originally in the Key of F... C: 332010 G: 320033 Verse One: C It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished 'em well G You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell C "C'est la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Verse Two: C They furnished off an apartment with a two room Roebuck sale G The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale But when Pierre found work, the little money comin' worked out well C "C'est la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Verse Three: C They had a hi-fi phono, boy, did they let it blast G Seven hundred little records, all blues, rock, rhythm and jazz But when the sun went down, the volume went down as well C "C'est la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Verse Four: C They bought a souped up Chevy, 'twas a cherry red '53 G They drove it down to New Orleans to celebrate their anniversary It was there that Pierre was wedded to the lovely mademoiselle C "C'est la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Interlude... (Play Verse Chords) Verse Five: C They bought a souped up Chevy, 'twas a cherry red '53 G They drove it down to New Orleans to celebrate their anniversary It was there that Pierre was wedded to the lovely mademoiselle C "C'est la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Interlude... (Play Verse Chords) Verse Six: C It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished 'em well G You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell C "C'est la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" Outro: G C "C'est la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" G C "C'est la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" G C "C'est la vie," say the old folks, "It goes to show you never can tell" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Think that's about right...