Straight A's in Love
Johnny Cash
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Well, the readin' and the writin' arithmetic Never did get through to me It ain't because I'm square or thick 'Cause I learned my A, be, see But when I graduated from the grammar school And I moved one grade above I began to be a snook at books But I made straight A's in love Now the teacher would say to learn your algebra But I'd bring home see's and D's How could I make an A when there's a swingin' maid On the left and on the right and in the back and the front of me? Oh, my grades are low on my card, I know But they oughta give me one above If they'd give me a mark for learnin' in the dark I'd have straight A's in love Now in my senior year with graduation near I did my homework every night And when my momma said I oughta go to bed I turn out all the lights But my sweetie pie was waitin' right outside She'd be a coolin' like a dove Though I did my best, I failed semester test But I made straight A's in love Now the teacher would say to learn your algebra But I'd bring home see's and D's How could I make an A when there's a swingin' maid On the left and on the right and in the back and the front of me Oh, my grades are low on my card, I know But they oughta give me one above If they'd give me a mark for learnin' in the dark I'd have straight A's in love
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Written by: JOHNNY R. CASH
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11 facts about this song
Artist InformationThe song "Straight A's in Love" was sung by the iconic American singer-songwriter, Johnny Cash. Cash is acclaimed for his deep, resonant bass-baritone voice and rebellious image which made him a prominent figure in multiple music genres, including country, rock, folk and gospel.
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Release Date"Straight A's in Love" was released in 1959, during the early period of Cash's lengthy and prosperous music career.
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Songwriting creditThe song was penned by Cash himself, making it one of the many songs he wrote during his lifetime.
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Record Label"Straight A's in Love" was released under the Sun Records label, which is regarded as the label that started Rock 'n' Roll.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with the theme of unrequited love and the pain of being in love with someone who does not reciprocate those feelings.
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Chart PerformanceIt achieved good chart success, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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B-Side Track"Straight A's in Love" was the B-Side of the single “Little Drummer Boy.”
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Notable CoversOver the years, the song has been covered by several artists, testifying to its enduring appeal and influence.
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Album AppearancesThe song appears on several of Cash's compilation albums, including "The Complete Sun Masters" and "The Original Sun Singles '55-'58."
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Song DurationThe song is relatively short, clocking in at just under two minutes.
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Unusual Metaphor"Straight A's in Love" uses an education metaphor to speak about the complexities of love, which was an unusual but creative approach for a song at the time.
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