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You Never Can Tell

by Don Norman

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A 1964 song composed by Chuck Berry.

This Don Norman cover version was recorded in 2018 and remastered October 2023.

lyrics

** SING A LONG **

It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished them well
You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell

They furnished off an apartment with a two room Roebuck sale
The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale
But when Pierre found work, the little money comin' worked out well
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell

They had a hi-fi phono, boy, did they let it blast
Seven hundred little records, all rock, rhythm and jazz
But when the sun went down, the rapid tempo of the music fell
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell

They bought a souped-up Chevy, was a cherry red '53
They drove it down to Orleans to celebrate the anniversary
It was there that Pierre was married to the lovely mademoiselle
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell

PIANO SOLO

It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished them well
You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell

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released October 14, 2023
Drums, Bass and Piano created with midi/VSTi by Don
Guitars by Don
Tambourine & claps by Don
Vocals by Don

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Don Norman Kingston, Ontario

Born and grew up in Ottawa but living in Kingston, Ontario since 1970.

Began playing guitar in 1958 at the tender age of fourteen.

Recording artist for Capitol Records Of Canada in the 1960's.

Member of SOCAN formerly B.M.I. Canada.

Married my teenage sweetheart in 1965.

Just an all together, very lucky fellow... ... more

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