You Don't Learn That in School

You Don't Learn That in School - Nat King Cole

Listen to me children

And take some good advice

I'm gonna tell you something

Now don't make me say it twice

You can put away your lessons

Throw away your books

'Cause I'm gonna tell you what cooks

Venus was a woman

Who had a lot of charms

But she got so much hugging

And she wore out both her arms

But she don't learn that in school

You don't learn that in school

There ain't no doubt about it

You don't learn that in school

Napoleon was a soldier

Smart as ever seen

But he learned his maneuvers

Alone with Josephine

But you don't learn that in school

You don't learn that in school

There ain't no doubt about it

You don't learn that in school

Robin Hood was famous

But one thing you should know

He only robbed the rich folks

'Cause the poor folks had no dope

But you don't learn that in school

You don't learn that in school

There ain't no doubt about it

You don't learn that in school

King Arthur was a hero

He's famous everywhere

He had a big round table

'Cause he couldn't stand the square

But you don't learn that in school

You don't learn that in school

There ain't no doubt about it

You don't learn that in school