There's a funky bassline
that really teares the roof of the place
but it would sound much funkier

if they played it with a bass

the singing all of the backgrounds

rocking as hard as they can
the harmonies are tight
the rhythm is allright

the only thing they need is a band

God, I hate a cappella

God, I hate a cappella

every bop, every doo-wha

every word they say
makes me jump out of my seat
so I can get away


play your favourite album
listen to the song you like best

take away the music
and a cappella's what's left


so if you wanna be famous
and be on MTV
if you wanna be a star

then learn to play guitar
and lose the choreography


God, I hate a cappella
God, I hate a cappella


nine inch nailes, and frank sinatra
prince and john coletrain
they're singing songs in ev'ry style now

but they all sound the same

some days I'm walking through this lonely town

I'll open up my ears
and find a light in ev'ry single sound
and suddenly appears

those college guys in coats and ties,
and as they start to harmonize
I try to get away


but then I hear those beats
but then I hear those beats

but then I hear those beats and all I want to say is:
shut the $#&@ up!