Chords with lyrics
Intro:
FF C majorC | C majorC A7A7 G7G7 | FF C majorC | DmDm G7G7 C majorC
Verse:
C majorC
Now there's a little rule says that hot plates cannot be
G7G7
And you know we all observe it, so if you wish to see
C majorC DmDm
You can search our rooms all over and I'm sure none will be found
FF C majorC G7G7 C majorC
If you'll just give us fair warning when you're gonna come around
Chorus:
FF C majorC
No you can't keep your hot plates here in Old East Campus
C majorC A7A7 G7G7
Dean Fasset does not think it is a joke (It's no joke!)
FF C majorC
There's a contract says Stouffer's serves all food on campus
DmDm G7G7 C majorC
With hot plate competition they'd go broke
Verse:
C majorC
Now the guys in Old East Campus like to have a little fun
G7G7
But the Institute has told us it's gotta end at one
C majorC DmDm
Now maybe you can stretch it, but you'd better be discreet
FF C majorC G7G7 C majorC
Or it just might hit page one of Boston's little scandal sheet
Chorus:
FF C majorC
No you can't keep your mistress here in Old East Campus
C majorC A7A7 G7G7
Judcomm is alert and stands on guard (Stands on guard!)
FF C majorC
No she can't come and live with you in Old East Campus
DmDm G7G7 C majorC
Unless of course you sign that little card
Verse:
C majorC
There's an annual event which we call Old East Campus Day
G7G7
Just a peaceful celebration that spring is on its way
C majorC DmDm
Now there may just be some racket, some water coming down
FF C majorC G7G7 C majorC
So I think I'll play it safe and maybe just stay out of town
Chorus:
FF C majorC
Cause it gets kinda noisy here by Old East Campus
C majorC A7A7 G7G7
It's strange but true I swear so do not scoff (Do not scoff!)
FF C majorC
An H bomb could fall on top of Old East Campus
DmDm G7G7 C majorC
And no one there would hear when it went off!
Verse:
C majorC
Now don't let me mislead you, I am not dissatisfied
G7G7
Cause I know that loud objectors sometimes take a little ride
C majorC DmDm
Old East Campus ain't the bestest place in all the universe
FF C majorC FF G7G7 C majorC
But you could be stuck in Burton and you know that's ten times worse
Chorus:
FF C majorC
So I'll stay here and not leave Old East Campus
C majorC A7A7 G7G7
There may be bugs and now and then a mouse (One small mouse!)
FF C majorC
Though things are not perfect here in Old East Campus
DmDm G7G7 C majorC
It's a damn sight better than old Burton House!
Outro:
FF C majorC
Yes, I'll stay here and not leave Old East Campus
N.C.
Shut the door, we're caught in a lurch
Here comes Freddy on a hot plate search
FF C majorC
Yes, I'll stay here and not leave Old East Campus
N.C.
Hayden, Walcott, Wood, Munroe
Strike a match and see them go
FF C majorC
Yes, I'll stay here and not leave Old East Campus
N.C.
MIT is sure a drag
Shut the door and bite the bag
FF C majorC
Yes, I'll stay here and not leave Old East Campus
DmDm G7G7 C majorC G7G7 C majorC