Teacher I Need You
Elton John
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I was sitting 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 It's a natural achievement Conquering my homework With her image pounding in my brain She's an inspiration For my graduation And she helps to keep the classroom sane 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 I have to write a letter 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 So I'm sitting in the classroom I'm looking like a zombie I'm waiting for the bell to ring I've got John Wayne stances I've got Erroll Flynn advances And it doesn't mean a doggone thing 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 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
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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10 facts about this song
Album Name"Teacher I Need You" is one of the songs from Elton John’s sixth studio album, "Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player."
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Release DateThe album "Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player," which features the song, was released on January 26, 1973.
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CollaborationThis song, like many of Elton John's ballads, was co-written with Bernie Taupin, his long-time lyricist and collaborator.
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Behind the Song"Teacher I Need You" is considered to embody the album's theme, which reflects the nostalgia of the late 60s and early 70s school days.
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Chart PositionDespite not being released as a single, the album itself topped the charts in the UK and hit No.1 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S.
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Playback DetailsThe song "Teacher I Need You" lasts for 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Song Genre"Teacher I Need You" falls under the genre of Pop, Rock, and Glam rock.
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InstrumentationElton John, of course, provided the song's impressive piano performance, showing off his unparalleled skill.
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ReceptionThough not one of Elton John’s major hits, "Teacher I Need You" has a devoted fan base and is appreciated for its distinct melody and lyrics.
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Music StyleLike many songs on the album "Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player," "Teacher I Need You" exhibits a musical style highly influenced by American roots music, complete with driving rhythms and catchy choruses.
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