Chuck Berry - You Never Can Tell (Lyrics)

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Chuck Berry - You Never Can Tell
Chuck Berry - You Never Can Tell
Chuck Berry - You Never Can Tell
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 jitney,
'twas a cherry red '53,
They drove it down New Orleans
to celebrate their 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

[@twiskins]

I don't know if it's worth 5 dollars but that's a damn good milkshake.

[@hadidahelfalah]

told ya

[@gos3031]

dont you hate that ?

[@kukenkarlsson3607]

Some gourmet shit

[@elenaroson8422]

Excelente

[@jmack619]

I love gingerale cest la vie !!

[@19KIMLYN72]

Chuck Berry is, in my mind, one of the pioneers of R-n-R music as we knew it in our youth (I'm 63). The influence he had on other groups and solo acts is probably unmatched in history. The greatest thing about this GREAT tune, though, I think is Johnny Johnson at the piano. If I could only convince him to do a solo and lengthen that piano bridge in the middle of this song into three or four minutes. I once saw him in concert in a ballroom in Hollywood back in the early 80's. Reelin' and Rockin'.

[@foxxyannaboxxy376]

I also had the pleasure to attend Chuck Berry's concert back in early 2009 or so. He was still rocking it & owning the place. He stopped the band, kicked a guy out who had a huge video camera on his shoulder. Mr. Berry said, " you ain't making no money off a me now somebody get his ass OUT A HERE . I ain't playin till HE'S GONE". Guy left quick and Chuck ROCKED the house old school style. Great night.

[@jamesjameson4566]

How are ya Paul 👋🏻👍🏻

[@hans-hermannstein]

If Chuck Berry would have been a white musician, he for shure would have been an early rock&roll superstar.

[@vijayafernando1]

What a fabulous performance from everyone. It must have something to do with Chuck Berry because everyone pulls together to produce a work of genius.

[@Shusususususu]

Heyy it's been 11 years since this comment are u still alive tho😮

[@doesntmatter6854]

If me and my future husband won't dance this at our wedding THEN I'M NOT GOING!

[@mj2758]

same here despite the song is way far from our weddings customs if we're not going to dance this at our wedding i'm not gonna marry her

[@jagdishvagat3128]

Funny. BOL lady.

[@HarpreetKaur-bs4dp]

Doesn't matter

[@doesntmatter6854]

@@HarpreetKaur-bs4dp hahahaha no it does

[@HarpreetKaur-bs4dp]

@@doesntmatter6854 well your name says it doesn't

[@deezelbum]

Danced with my lovely lady as part of our first dance at our wedding 15 years ago. I am so very, very grateful

[@LeprincecharmantofParis]

C'est la vie, french Louisiana heritage, Vive la France!

[@jasonjohnson6938]

AH, HAMBURGERS! THE CORNERSTONE OF ANY NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST!

[@GinoongVince]

Mind if I try one of yours? This is yours right?

[@mr.pizzamozzarella]

Vince Ramirez *gestures to burger*

[@edwardmorgan7402]

Mm-hmm. This is a tasty 🍔 burger You know what they call a 1/4 pounder in France?

[@josealfredogermansolano5973]

royale with cheese

[@MaxPower-xz9kb]

but do you know what they put on french fries in holland instead of ketchup?

[@iamSunshine1]

Friends of mine got married last weekend, and this was the song that played (and they danced to) after the marriage ceremony concluded. ❤

[@monkeymilk8060]

I love all these pulp fiction references.

[@janetpinnick4867]

shuffle dance miix

[@edwardmorgan7402]

Yeah you best back the fuck off, I’m starting to get a little pissed here

[@Marjan152]

Can you tell which cuz i can't get them

[@starwarsroo2448]

Yes you d MonkeyMilk, yes you did

[@getxbodi3d]

I don’t remember asking you a God damn thing!

[@lunavitello883]

This could be about my parents who married at 18 and 19 and used an ironing board as a kitchen table for their first few months of married life. They're still together 56 years later.

[@swrogers3380]

C'est la vie!! And we continue to wish them well! 🥂

[@rickgomez2885]

Congratulations to your parents! My wife and I celebrated our 50th last year and this song kind of describes our experiences as well. 😄

[@mich803]

This comment should be higher. Congratulations to your folks!

[@bobbeck5866]

The musical gifts that Chuck Berry bestowed to all who live on this planet will never fade away. God, did that man leave us a legacy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rockandroller7118]

One of my favorite Chuck Berry songs, it just puts me in a really good mood.

[@ogloko2967]

Who knew Heroin and Coke could dance so well together.

[@sub-brotherhood8990]

Underrated comment I must say

[@bezoticallyyours83]

Lol

[@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q]

Lol

[@adriarojas7769]

Lol

[@christinewhite6993]

Yep. The movie scene kinda eclipsed the song. But at least the song got recognition. Tarantino is great for that.

[@alpayaydinn7594]

I do believe Marsellus Wallace, my husband, your boss, told you to take ME out and do WHATEVER I WANTED. Now I wanna dance, I wanna win. I want that trophy, so dance good.

[@jonathanwoodbury1926]

I love this.

[@MadfellaDuke]

Alright you asked for it 😁

[@RicardoHernandez-em5rs]

yea no shit wtf is this guy

[@abrahamlynch2564]

Copy paste xD

[@edwardmorgan7402]

Did you just order a $5 milkshake?

[@Barbara-ki5ey]

I went early to church at 5:30 yesterday and I heard this song on the radio. Such a good feeling to start a day with it. I knew it’s gonna be a good day 🤗

[@Putinrussia1234]

Amen

[@Dr_Fuzz]

can I get the $5 milkshake?

[@Dr_Fuzz]

***** lol nice

[@LuisMelendez-qe8he]

God damn that's a pretty good fucking milkshake

[@thatoneguyfromhs4944]

Jacob A they don't put rum in it or anything?

[@BURN1NGx1NS1D3]

it's bourbon not rum clearly you haven't seen the movie 50 times like me.

[@QueenFan12]

English do u speak it???!!!!!!

[@АянМолдашев]

Браво!!!! Супер!!!! С какой любовью ты всегда исполнял и играл с любовью на гитаре !!!! Спасибо тебе, за все благодарим ты лучший!!!!

[@DooMoo1950]

The fuck is wrong with you

[@jameson4058]

Bravo and super

[@skontch1]

if there has ever been a better song recorded, i've never heard it..

[@La_Ru-yg8es]

I'll buy that! 😁🤗👍🏻

[@sachabelan6938]

Elle possède une voix absolument incroyable c'est magnifique.❤❤❤

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1964 {May 9th} Chuck Berry performed in concert* at the Astoria Theater in London, England; it was his debut concert in the United Kingdom... During the calendar year of 1964 he had three records make the U.K. Singles chart; "Nadine (Is It You)" {#27}, "No Particular Place to Go" {#3}, and "You Never Can Tell" {#23}... Plus he also had three albums make the U.K. Top Albums chart; 'More', 'The Latest and Greatest', and 'You Never Can Tell'... * Three British groups opened for him; the Animals, the Nashville Teens, and the Swinging Blue Jeans...

[@09bnunez]

all u people out there!!!!! LETS GET THIS RIGHT NOW!!!! CHUCK BERRY IS THE FOUNDIN FATHER OF ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!!!

[@joygrace7924]

The keyboards and Chuck are absolutely incredible. Can anyone listen to this song without moving a foot or tapping a toe?

[@jackthomas7094]

why does hearing this song always make me smile?! :D

[@kenwittlief255]

such is life, thats why

[@BobbyRunout_EverydayWorld]

because Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle

[@jennifursun3303]

love that piano sound

[@beltonmyt]

a brilliant masterpiece.

[@francineex]

RIP Chuck Berry. You will never be forgotten.

[@actiniumanarchy9237]

Rest in Peace Chuck, may you continue Reelin' and a Rockin' with the Big Man Upstairs :) October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017

[@thevarietybros2486]

Now I love Pulp Fiction as much as the next one and would quote it, but Chuck died today. So R.I.P Chuck Berry. I don't think a Pulp Fiction quote is right for now (I mean, some could be.) because Pulp Fiction is kinda humorous. But, yeah, R.I.P Chuck Berry. You were a legend. Not just a rock and roll legend, but a legend in general.

[@The_DC_Kid]

Slim's always got the best "fresh and new" artists and sounds!

[@edmey]

So impressed! Never knew that Chuck Berry was bilingual.

[@ruthbumbar8142]

I was a young teen/twenty year old when Chuck Berry was popular and liked his music. I saw a special on our public TV station about him and did not know how really talented he was. His mother was a teacher and father a musician. He wrote all the lyrics to his songs and played that guitar like no other...seemed like a born entertainer. I believe we had the best music at that time. Although I worked at a record shop in '59 and also learned to like jazz and opera.

[@pamelalagree-kanotz6845]

No one can EVER hear this song without thinking of Pulp Fiction!

[@rabah-g2x]

i can

[@matteobarisone]

In Italy we think of Pavesini

[@johnenglish929]

@@rabah-g2xMe too !

[@vicenzzolemoscruz7614]

Srry, but my first contact with this one was with Arthur and the Invisibles, AND, i just came here cuz i was searching for this one cuz i randomly remembered about that movie scene where this sing plays

[@yvngdende]

Well, I think most of you know which restaurant's twist competition brought us here......

[@waynesworld4312]

Yeah, Friendly's

[@nickhanzel5117]

Jackrabbit Slim's

[@k.b.392]

I was in the laundry-mat today; this came over the speaker...had to TWIST right there & then...!!!!!!

[@williamgray622]

Don't ever forget the awesome Johnny Johnson on piano. This may be the highlite of his career.

[@williamgray622]

I have no reason to doubt you but it is his style. Whoever it is, he can sure rock !

[@wanajday]

That piano! 💛

[@seanfulk9908]

I love the piano on this

[@coltondacoolkid5242]

INDEED✨

[@deanconnor5528]

All Johnny's music has dope piano am sure

[@kathleenwells883]

This always reminds me of a young couple who married at a neighborhood church. I remember her driving off in her wedding gown in her dad's car. Unfortunately, her marriage lasted two years when her hubby was killed in a car accident. Very sad. He was a very good looking, hard working, nice guy.

[@luchis117]

If I were a teenager, named Pierre, had furniture from Sears, fridge packed with ginger ale and TV dinners, had a hi-fi phono and 700 records, had a souped-up, cherry-red, '53 jitney, and got married in New Orleans, THIS WOULD BE MY JAM!

[@erikfreitas7093]

It would be incredibly eerie if this song mirrored your life so closely 😆

[@johnstevenson2890]

Another great song from the maestro!

[@EmmaRose473]

Such a great, great song!

[@123johnhayes]

I met my girl in 1964 when she was 14 nearly 15. I was 18 but we just had to be together. They said it wasn't quite right but nothing was ever going to stop us. Now we've been married for 54years and I still love that girl ! ..goes to show you never can tell !

[@christinewhite6993]

Emmylou Harris did a great version of this also. Really hoping younger folks discover older music 🎶. Chuck Berry was amazing. He did a live version of this. 1972. Look it up! ❤

[@buttership]

R.I.P Chuck, thanks for the music.

[@leftovers9684]

came here because of pulp fiction, stay cus its an awesome song

[@kahokuokalanimakaiwi4456]

Deacon Is Dead same

[@09bnunez]

to all the people out there CHUCK BERRY IS THE FOUNDING FATHER OF ROCK AND ROLL!!!

[@kubazenigma2587]

RIP Chuck Berry, you were one of the greatest & will always be remembered.

[@mandthembennett6957]

Thank you for the music Chuck Berry. This is one of my favorite songs.

[@alejandrochongnunez2795]

Rest In Peace Chuck. And Rest In Peace Vincent. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@STEVROS7777]

Truly loved the modmoiselle!!

[@charlesleivo3072]

I listen to Chuck Berry's music nearly every day. Everybody my age (76) knows Berry's 1964 lyrics were "They bought a souped-up Jimmy, 'was a cherry-red '53." In the 'fifties and before, a "Jimmy" was a famous straight-6-cylinder car engine made by General Motors Corporation. In the 'forties and 'fifties it was very popular for hot-rodders to "soup it up" before higher-horsepower V-8 engines came along. The nickname was arrived at from: General Motors . . . GM . . . GEE ME . . . JIMMY. I wrenched on them in the 'fifties and 'sixties. "Souped-up" means modifying the engine to make it more powerful. The expression comes from horse-racing before the automobile age. To make the horse run faster, trainers gave it a concoction of stimulants, and the horse was said to be "souped-up." Personally, I always make Chuck Berry be singing about a "souped-up cherry-red '53 Chevrolet convertible", an absolutely beautiful car bringing back memories. But I suppose he could just as easily have been singing about a hardtop, I don't know his personal tastes there. Cars are like food and wine, only you know what tastes good to you. However, having followed Chuck my entire life, I do have an idea of some of his tastes! Today's KZbin reference to "soup-up jitney" is gibberish, although I realize it comes from one or two generations behind me having little car background, and offset by unlimited internet and social media access where events and history are rewritten. Yes, I know what a jitney is, but that ain't what Chuck's singin' about! Thanks, I feel better now. Charles Leivo, Cordova (Memphis), TN.

[@mariomadzoski1135]

cheers mate

[@MaRi-ub5wb]

Thank you

[@richardsnyder517]

Thanks for the explanation. I love language--and music

[@rhondaeverett8284]

Right on Charles!

[@defmamaG]

What fun, I really enjoyed this. Thank you

[@maddiesonmechel1628]

Oh my God I'm 13 years old and I ...... love it !!

[@barrystone6074]

RIIP Chuck :-( unlike the dross that passes for music these days YOU really will be missed, and what a legacy you've left us, the world is a sadder place for your passing

[@BrostinNelson]

honestly. if it wasn't for quentin tarantino, the younger generations wouldn't even know this song AT ALL.

[@savedbyzero3554]

.......A TIMELESS CLASSIC.......!!!!!!!!!!

[@picturefish40]

Chuck Berry, rock n' roll legend, dies at 90. R.I.P always will cont. to listen to your music.

[@michaelrutledge7048]

Although there are many good versions of this song, CB sings/plays it the way it was meant to be. A classic for the ages!!

[@tavosombra]

-Young lady what´s your name? - Mrs. Mia Wallace -And how about your fella here? - Vincent Vega

[@tessyowl1596]

more like ✨🌸Mia Wallace🌸✨ VĪŃĆĒÑT VËGÄ

[@cz2301]

I love Bruce Springsteen’s rendition of this song, at that concert in Germany, where someone in the audience asked them to play it. They didnt know how and they riffed live until getting it right. Has anyone else seen this video? Awesome!

[@krkndctyl]

No one can dislike this song.

[@dragmyre]

AH, 1965. best yr of my life. no joke. and i'n 65 yrs old .

[@s1050]

Pulp Fiction one of the greatest movies ever made

[@09bnunez]

again i will state it!!!!!CHUCK BERRY IS THE FOUNDING FATHER OF ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!!!

[@emmanuelmarquez7318]

Just finished watching Pulp Fiction and for some reason i just cant stop playing this on my mind

[@estaticbandits3034]

Me too budd I wasn't born when it was released

[@michaelwalsh2290]

Chuck Berry ' class man.

[@kameronwilcox6010]

Did you just order a five dollar shake ?

[@nickolodeon8446]

"That's a milkshake. That's milk and ice cream." "Last I heard."

[@brettrobart3184]

You don't out bourbon in it or Nothin?

[@orellana610]

* buys 3 grand worth of heroin * lol

[@Dazza5007]

Wilson Orellana pmsl 😂😂😂

[@edwardmorgan7402]

Don’t you just hate that? Uncomfortable silences..(top tune in background)

[@jayblack6004]

Very typical of music up until 1962: heavy on the bass saxophone. Chuck Berry couldn't know that by the time this is recorded it is dated on account he had been in the slammer

[@jeremy25-i7b]

Rest in peace chuck berry a rock in role genius.

[@Yoyo-od8uc]

Thanks, Tarantino.

[@donnievick3076]

Chuck was quite the fucking poet! And Johnny Johnson was his secret weapon..

[@Goenie2005]

Anyone 2024, after watching Pulp Fiction once again? 🤗

[@MishimaBloodl1n3]

The old folks never can tell

[@hal8383]

As an old friend would say, "This is boss!" Thanks! :)

[@bluegrassfan23]

Why did such great music just disappear?

[@DiegoDungBeetle]

Agreed good thing Chuck Berry is highly regarded as stuff of legend

[@BURN1NGx1NS1D3]

yeah because there hasn't been any good music at all since the 50's....

[@kathleenwells883]

I loved Maybelline!

[@Maximumrebo777]

Crimson_Ghost I sense sarcasm? I mean it’s harder to identify in text

[@willkittwk]

@@BURN1NGx1NS1D3 cause people had imagination then slowly the media crept in and try to show people what they were imagining and it didn't mesh so it gradually left both artist and recepient confused. Bottom line is your own imaginative visualization is the best and most powerful most memorable.

[@Roman54693]

It´s three years and 4 days ago, that chuck berry died so rest in peace chuck

[@Gman-pq9vq]

this song is beyond awesome

[@zlatandinho3550]

I was hoping that the comments section would be full of Pulp Fiction references, and was not disappointed.

[@cityzen2717]

Great Piano.

[@hiniya4840]

Oh I'm sorry! Did I break your concentration?!? - Pulp Fiction

[@mrmanofof]

Gumi Megpoid My Name is Vengeance

[@edwardmorgan7402]

You were saying something about, best intentions? Oh you were finished Then allow me to retort...

[@Kingepticon]

"Well allow me to retort."

[@def__luisAM95__]

@@edwardmorgan7402 What does Marcellus Wallace look like?

[@fabricioisla3285]

Hermosa canción para personas que nos gusta el inglés y francés y esa hermosa mezcla en una canción! un saludo desde Argentina

[@thedarkknight6248]

“The truth is no one really knows why Marsellus threw Tony out that window except Marsellus and Tony... I do believe my husband your boss told you to do anything I want... I wanna dance. I wanna win. I want that trophy, so dance good.” Cut to Travolta dancing effortlessly like his life depends on it. Like only a high-functioning heroin fiend slash professional killer could.

[@bluenote824jones7]

my fav c.berry song.he is a genius with his lyrics etc.a poet.!!!!!!!

[@TabRipley]

what a great lyrics!

[@al.cutino7304]

Grew up listening to this !!!

[@floridaboy7787]

This is great man !! Usually not into this kind of stuff but i cant stop listening ...............

[@gwenaelquintin2439]

C'est la vie et oui c'est çà Chuck!!!!

[@rickykuron3888]

This song reminds me of my sister Theresa and her newlywed husband Mike dancing to this song like uma Thurman and John Travolta at the wedding reception

[@xLithiumFlower1]

That sounds awesome

[@edmey]

I hope there's a youtube video out there!

[@mitch4527]

Nobody said “coolerator” better than Chuck Berry

[@GustavoSantos-uh5yl]

Love it, Love it, Love it..... !!!!!!!!!!

[@caryd67]

Say what you will about Chuck Berry, but the man knew how to write a song!

[@michaelanthony4042]

All these Pulp Fiction references are wild

[@RockStop22]

This is truly the Pulp Fiction Anthem! Love this song!

[@gumbostanley362]

A great American classic - definitely has that certain je ne sais quoi.

[@danielelliott5532]

Cool track from one if the coolest movies ever made...

[@TheAloweWolf]

This is a cool song!

[@davidhadley370]

Pure genius.

[@00736ful]

LOVELY SONG, ABSOLUTELY RAVE ... I''M LOVING IT. KISS YOU ALL.

[@JonJon-jo9cm]

CLASSIC TUNE

[@Danhtran1122]

John Travolta with the pony tail :)

[@colindale3027]

A real Artist - the big Chuck..

[@beccabech4407]

Such a great song! Pulp fiction brought me here; just epic!

[@sakuraba86]

Oh, awesome! This is that song from SPY HARD!!!!