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Textbook Case Lyrics by Chuck Prophet

Homemade Blood

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He was a textbook case
There was no doctor in the house
When his aunt said leave
He left quiet as a mouse
He robbed from the poor
He gave to himself
Looked in the glass
And raised a toast to his health

He was a textbook case
But he could not read at all

He took a girl to eat
And he ran his fingers through her hair
When a car honked at her
He broke the antenna right there
When she walked she swayed
Like a tall stalk of corn
When she kissed him she wished
That he had never been born

He was a textbook case
But he could not read at all

Textbook case
All fall down
He was lost in space
Headed straight to the ground

Now he lies around the yard
Like a dog without a bowl
Starin' at the sun
Dreamin' of parole
The prison shrink just looked one time
And he shook his head
"Textbook case"
Was all that he said

He was a textbook case
But he could not read at all

About “Textbook Case” by Chuck Prophet

Read the complete lyrics to "Textbook Case" by Chuck Prophet from the album "Homemade Blood". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Textbook Case" is performed by Chuck Prophet. from the album "Homemade Blood" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Textbook Case", explore more songs by Chuck Prophet using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Textbook Case" is credited to Chuck Prophet. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Textbook Case" appears on "Homemade Blood".

Visit the Chuck Prophet artist page at /artist/chuck-prophet for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


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