You Never Can Tell (C'est La Vie) Lyrics
Chuck Berry
Lyrics
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 2-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
700 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 jitney, was a cherry red '53
And drove it down to Orleans to celebrate their anniversary
It was there where Pierre was wedded to the lovely mademoiselle
"C'est la vie," say the old folks, "it goes to show you never can tell"
They had 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"
Song & Lyrics Facts
Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell" (C'est la vie) is a classic rock and roll song released in 1964 as part of the album St. Louis to Liverpool.
The track was written by Chuck Berry and recorded with his band featuring Johnnie Johnson on piano, Willie Dixon on bass, Lafayette Leake on organ, and Fred Below on drums. The lyrics tell the story of a young couple who get married in secret and go off for their honeymoon. It has become one of Berry's most popular songs, being featured in films such as Pulp Fiction and used in many commercials. The song's message of living life to its fullest resonates through its catchy rhythm and memorable lyrics.