Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song specifically for my "Motivate with Mrs. Kate" show that I perform in public schools throughout the southeast. It's a lot of fun in performance, because I ask kids to think about when their birthday is. Each month corresponds with a gra
Song Description
Song encourages kids to work hard in school, persevere, graduate, and make this world a better place. Emphasizes work ethic!
| Song Length |
3:09 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, Folk - Bluegrass |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Cheerful |
Subject |
Determination, School |
| Similar Artists |
Peter, Paul & Mary, Amy Grant |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
School is great. School is fun.
School is work for everyone.
Be on time. Do your best.
Finish up and take a rest.
Chorus: Learn to finish what you start.
Don't give up. Just work real hard.
Keep on truckin'. Please don't quit.
I think you're going to make it!
Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade,
Fourth grade, fifth grade?..sixth grade.
Seventh grade, eighth grade, ninth grade, tenth grade,
Eleventh grade, twelfth grade, GRADUATE!
Repeat: Learn to finish
(Spoken Dialogue)
When you finally reach your goal,
You will be a happy soul.
Big fat grin upon your face,
Makin' this world a better place.
Chorus:
College costs a lot of dough
But if you want to, you can go.
Work and win a scholarship.
Study hard. Just LET 'ER RIP!
Chorus: