Yakety Yak-Artists: The Coasters from "The Coasters Greatest Hits"-Gusto-PO-310-peak Billboard position # 1 for 1 week in 1958-Words and Music by Jerry Leiber and Mike StollerTake out the papers and the trashOr you don't get no spendin' cashIf you don't scrub that kitchen floorYou ain't gonna rock and roll no moreYakety yak (don't talk back)Just finish cleanin' up your roomLet's see that dust fly with that broomGet all that garbage out of sightOr you don't go out Friday nightYakety yak (don't talk back)You just put on your coat and hatAnd walk yourself to the laundromatAnd when you finish doin' thatBring in the dog and put out the catYakety yak (don't talk back)Don't you give me no dirty looksYour father's hip; he knows what cooksJust tell your hoodlum friend outsideYou ain't got time to take a rideYakety yak (don't talk back)Yakety yak, yakety yakYakety yak, yakety yakYakety yak, yakety yakFADEYakety yak, yakety yakTranscribed by Robin HoodThese lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording mentioned aboveand do not necessarily correspond with lyrics from other recordings, sheetmusic, songbooks or lyrics printed on album jackets.
