Goofus

Carpenters

7 fans

Carpenters

The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo of Karen and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's arranging and composition skills. more »


Year:
2006
3:11
20 
#1

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

I was born on a farm out in Ioway
A flaming youth who was bound that he'd fly away
I packed my grip and I grabbed my saxophone
Can't read notes, but I play anything by ear
I made up tunes on the sounds that I used to hear
When I'd start to play folks used to say
"Sounds a little Goofus to me"
 
Cornfed chords appeal to me, I like rustic harmony
Hold that note and change the key, that's called "Goofus"
Not according to the rules that you learn at music schools
But the folks just dance like fools, they go "Goofus"
 
Got a job but I just couldn't keep it long
The leader said that I played all the music wrong
So I stepped out with an outfit of my own
Got together a new kind of orchestree
And we all played just the same "Goofus" harmony
And I must admit we made a hit

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

Written by: WILLIAM HAROLD, GUS KAHN, WAYNE KING

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Discuss the Goofus Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Goofus Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 30 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/8823403/Carpenters/Goofus>.

    Missing lyrics by Carpenters?

    Know any other songs by Carpenters? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Goofus

    99,369
    347     17

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1976

    Billboard #56


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "I love you always forever, near and far closer together, everywhere I will be with you, everything I will do for you" are lyrics from a 1996 biggest hit single by which artist?
    A Anita Ward
    B Kate Bush
    C Cyndi Lauper
    D Donna Lewis

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Carpenters's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    • Wed • May 01 • 5:00 PM
      V Theater at Planet Hollywood Inside the Miracle Mile Mall, Las Vegas, NV
    • Thu • May 02 • 5:00 PM
      V Theater at Planet Hollywood Inside the Miracle Mile Mall, Las Vegas, NV
    • Mon • May 06 • 5:00 PM
      V Theater at Planet Hollywood Inside the Miracle Mile Mall, Las Vegas, NV
    • Tue • May 07 • 5:00 PM
      V Theater at Planet Hollywood Inside the Miracle Mile Mall, Las Vegas, NV
    • Wed • May 08 • 5:00 PM
      V Theater at Planet Hollywood Inside the Miracle Mile Mall, Las Vegas, NV
    Carpenters tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!