Down around the corner in a little school   Children learn their lessons and the golden rule   'Cause they got a teacher up from Basin Street   And she does her teachin' with a boogie beat   Teachin' the ABCs with rhythm and ease   Every single mornin', It's the same old thing   All the kids are waitin' for the bell to ring   When they hear it ringin', they all jump in line   Walk into the classroom, feeling mighty fine   To learn their ABCs with rhythm and ease   Well, a-readin', writin', rithmetic   Taught to the tune of a licorice stick   No education is ever complete   Without a boogie-woogie-woogie beat, well all reet   When the day is over and it's time to go   The children get their books and stand right at the door   Teacher is so happy, 'cause she's done her bit   To educate the kids and make 'em really fit   To say their ABCs with rhythm and ease      Well, a-readin', writin', 'rithmetic   Taught to the tune of a licorice stick   No education is ever complete   Without a boogie-woogie-woogie beat, well all reet   When the day is over and it's time to go   The children get their books and stand right at the door   Teacher is so happy, 'cause she's done her bit   To educate the kids and make 'em really fit   To say their ABCs with rhythm and ease