How well I can remember The things we tried to say But now they're just a memory On graduation day How come our reputations Were always on the line The kings of degradation The class of 69 My old man used to tell me You can't grow up this way You'll see your finest hour On graduation day But how come my reputation Was always on the line A king of degradation The class of 69 She's on my mind She was so fine The class of 69 And in our time We blew their minds All in the class of 69