Gimme My Ramones Musical

Pitchfork reports a Ramones Musical hits London this month: I'm curious enough to want to check out Gabba Gabby Hey!-- the Ramones musical that makes its UK debut on July 31. I wonder if any of the songs are over 3 minutes, which is the typical length of a Ramones song. The Ramones discography seems ideal for musical theatre: four chords, simple and infectious melodies, and irresistibly quotable lyrics. I can't wait to see if they make Rock and Roll High School: The Musical (YouTube video link). The whole plot is in one song. Suck it Andrew Lloyd Weber.

"Rock N Roll High School" lyrics by The Ramones

Well I don't care about history
Rock, rock, rock'n'roll high school
'Cause that's not where I wanna be
Rock, rock, rock'n'roll high school
I just wanna have some kicks
I just wanna get some chicks
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock'n'roll high school

Well the girls out there knock me out, you know
Rock, rock, rock'n'roll high school
Cruisin' around in my GTO
Rock, rock, rock'n'roll high school
I hate the teachers and the principal
Don't wanna be taught to be no fool
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock'n'roll high school

Fun fun rock'n'roll high school
Fun fun rock'n'roll high school
Fun fun rock'n'roll high school
Fun fun, oh baby"

Ramones final appearance on Letterman 1996. On fire until the very end of the road, R.I.P. guys.