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 teaching with a boogie beat. Teachin' the ABC with rhtyhtm and E. Every single morning it's the same old thing. All the kids are waiting for the bell to ring. When they hear it ringing they all jump in line. Walking to the classroom feeling mighty fine. They learn their ABC with rhtyhm and E. Well a-reading writing arithmetic. Taught to the tune of a liquorice 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 because she's done her bit. To educate the kids and make 'em really fit. To say their ABC with rhtyhm and E. Well a-reading writing arithmetic. Taught to the tune of a liquorice 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 because she's done her bit. To educate the kids and make 'em really fit. To say their ABC with rhtyhm and E.