Story Behind The Song
Part of a children's album. Inspired by those rough days that one sometimes have as a teacher or parent (I've been both!)
Song Description
Folk style song for children about how parents and teachers may sometimes be difficult, but they are always just trying to do their best to teach their children about life.
| Song Length |
3:02 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Floating |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Nonviolent, Pleasant |
Subject |
General |
| Similar Artists |
Harry Chapin, Shawn Colvin |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
It?s normal, it?s all right, it?s okay to sometimes feel sad.
You can be angry, be mad
At those who make the plans and the rules.
Your parents at home, teachers at school.
You sit and stare and cry, ?It isn?t fair!?
Oh they?re doing their best
To teach you how to be women and men.
Even though being your teacher
Is so much harder than being your friend.
They do it anyway, because they...
Love you and want you to learn what?s right from what?s wrong.
They?re trying to help you be strong
As you reach out and find your own place
As part of the human race,
And take your turn and give the lessons learned.
Then you?ll be doing your best
To teach us how to be women and men.
Even though being our teacher
Is so much harder than being our friend.