Straight A's in Love

Johnny Cash

About Straight A's in Love

"Straight A's in Love" is a song written and originally recorded by Johnny Cash. The song was released by Sun Records as a single (Sun 334, with "I Love You Because" on the opposite side) in December 1959, when Cash had already left the label for Columbia.


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1970
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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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Johnny Cash

John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music icon, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Gospel Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: JOHNNY R. CASH

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11 facts about this song

Artist Information
The 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.
Release Date
"Straight A's in Love" was released in 1959, during the early period of Cash's lengthy and prosperous music career.
Songwriting credit
The song was penned by Cash himself, making it one of the many songs he wrote during his lifetime.
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.
Song Theme
The song deals with the theme of unrequited love and the pain of being in love with someone who does not reciprocate those feelings.
Chart Performance
It achieved good chart success, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
B-Side Track
"Straight A's in Love" was the B-Side of the single “Little Drummer Boy.”
Notable Covers
Over the years, the song has been covered by several artists, testifying to its enduring appeal and influence.
Album Appearances
The song appears on several of Cash's compilation albums, including "The Complete Sun Masters" and "The Original Sun Singles '55-'58."
Song Duration
The song is relatively short, clocking in at just under two minutes.
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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