Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song because I needed a song about reading for my motivational shows for kids. I use reversible song cards as props and a magic trick hidden in my pocket.
Song Description
Encourages kids to feed their minds through reading rather than watching TV.
| Song Length |
2:57 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Books, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Laurie Berkner, Peter, Paul & Mary |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You've got to read. Crack a book!
You've got to feed. Take a look!
Your hungry mind. Find a nook!
So take some time. Read a book!
Oh Crack a book! You've got to read
Take a look! You've got to feed.
Find a nook! Your hungry mind
So read a book! Take some time.
So many choices in the library.
I'll find a book just right for me.
A tale of the sea about Moby Dick
Or a how-to book of magic tricks.
Teacher says I need a biography
For my report on Robert E. Lee
And I'll keep lookin?, ?cause when I?m done
I'll read about lizards, just for fun. (Lizard imitation routine)
I wanna keep readin' to feed my mind,
And load it up with good stuff all of the time.
Makin' my brain what it ought to be
I'd rather crack a book than watch TV.