[Intro]   (repeat 2x) .. [Verse] When the sun comes up on a sleepy little town Down around San Antone And the folks are risin’ for another day round about their homes The people of the town are strange and they’re proud of where they came [Chorus] Well you’re talkin’ ’bout China Grove               (background vocals:  talkin’ ’bout China Grove) Whoa oh ho... Who ho China Grove           [Verse] Well the preacher and the teacher Lord they’re a caution They are the talk of the town When the gossip hits the fan they ain’t lyin’ when the sun goes fallin’ down Well they say that the father’s insane and dear Missus Perkins a game [Chorus]                     Well you’re talkin’ ’bout China Grove               (background vocals:  talkin’ ’bout China Grove) Whoa oh ho... Who ho China Grove           [Bridge]       Well every day there’s a new thing comin’ The ways of an oriental view. The sheriff and his buddies with their samurai swords you can even hear the music at night.        And though it’s a part of the Lone Star state The people don’t seem to care They’ll just keep on lookin’ to the east... [instrumental break]         to end)                                                  [Chorus]                                                 Well you’re talkin’ ’bout China Grove               (background vocals:  talkin’ ’bout China Grove) Whoa oh ho... Who ho China Grove           1 measure on  E (end on beat 1)