Lyrics - Every Moment!

Every Moment!
It Was A Mistake
Some Rights In This World
The Beauty Shop
Grandpa's Laugh
Who Am I?
That's How You Play The Game
Maybe We Can Do The Same
The Way You Say It
Rules
Goodbye Good Friend
Who Inspires You?

Every Moment!

Every moment that comes to me,
Is filled with opportunity,
Many possibilities,
In every moment that comes to me.

Every moment, it can be filled,
With many wonders, many thrills,
Love and friendship and goodwill,
Yes, every moment it can be filled.

CHORUS: (twice)
So take it, take it right now!
Make it, make it what you want.
Get up, get up and dance,
'Cause every moment is a brand new chance!

They're kinda short, they're kinda small,
But don't underestimate at all,
A moment 's all it takes to fall,
Or rise up and be walkin' tall.

Don't you fret and don't you cry,
Because some moment passed you by.
There always is a fresh supply,
On this you always can rely.

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Here comes another and another to meet you.
Here comes another one, shake it's hand.
Here comes another and another to greet you.
Roll up your sleeves and do what you can.

CHORUS (three times)

It Was A Mistake

The math test was on Monday
so I figured I had time,
This was only Wednesday, it was five days
down the line.
My favorite show's on Thursday
so I couldn't study then.
On Friday I decided to go bowling with a friend.
Now Saturday was sunny, so I was outside all day,
And Sunday was the one day when
I saw my cousin Ray.
I studied Monday morning quickly just before I left,
I got to school, I took the test and I got an F!

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It was a mistake. It was a mistake.
It was a mistake that I no longer intend to make.
No, I 'm not gonna hate myself,
or blame somebody else.
I've got to see where I went wrong
And then you know it's won't be long
Till I turn that mistake...into something great!

I think my life's gonna run a lot smoother
if I stop putting things off till the last minute!

Sue told me a secret,
made, me promise not to tell.
She made me swear a million times
I'd tell nobody else.
I promised and she told me she thought
Wayne was really cute.
She made me promise five more times,
Then five more times to boot!
I only told Vanessa, made her promise not to tell.
She told eleven friends of hers,
they promised to as well.
And so although I never meant to
cause Sue any pain,
Next day a crowd began to shout,
" Sue's in love with Wayne!!"

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Next time a friend tells me to keep a secret,
I think I'll keep my mouth shut 'cause
I want to keep my friend.

My family was going out for a special treat,
A place where you pay one low price for
all that you can eat.
There was so much delicious food
and everything looked great.
Instantly I got in line and piled up my plate.
Well I had seconds, I had thirds.
I had more than enough.
When I got to the dessert bar,
well I was already stuffed.
Yes I made sure that I got more
than my money's worth.
For one low price I got the biggest
stomachache on earth!

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Just because it says " All you can eat"
Doesn't mean you have to eat it all - ugh!

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Some Rights In This World

CHORUS: (twice)
I've got some rights, some rights in this world.
You've got some rights, some rights in this world.
Just by being born, every boy and girl,
Automatically got some rights in this world.

I must be free to think my thoughts,
And to say what I must say,
To believe in what I believe,
And I don't believe that anyone should take it all away yeah!

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I need to feel safe in the streets,
And at home and school everyday.
I've got to love who I naturally love,
And if someone tells me different, this is what I'm gonna say hey!

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Now there are places on this earth,
Where people are not treated fair.
No, they don't have the rights they deserve,
So let's sing this song for everybody
everywhere, yeah!

CHORUS (three times)

The Beauty Shop

They say that beauty is only skin deep.
With outer beauty this may be so,
But the beauty of love's from in deep,
As deep as we can go.

They say our beauty will be going,
And there's nothing we can do,
Oh, but the beauty of love keeps growing,
And lasts a whole life through,
So there's just one thing to do.

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I'm gonna take my heart to the beauty shop,
Apply a little kindness and love.
It'll show on my face and
give me charm and grace,
And then you'll see...a beautiful me.

Now no matter what I'm wearing,
You're gonna love my style.
Because I'll look great wearing,
A great big beautiful smile.

And I know the best kind os lotion,
To bring out the inner glow.
It's the wonderful emotion
Of love when you let it grow.
So there's just one place to go.

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I'm gonna look so fine, when I let
my inner beauty shine.
I'm gonna light up every room, when my love
is in full bloom, in full bloom.

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Grandpa's Laugh

My Grandpa was a man born in a foreign land,
He came to America when he was just a boy.
His life was pretty hard, but right from the start,
He was a man who found in life
much humor and much joy.

He'd laugh when things went well,
with happiness he'd swell,
Then he would burst with laughter that
could clear a cloudy sky.
He'd laugh when things were rough
and they were rough enough,
When sorrow filled our eyes with tears
his laugh would wipe them dry.

And I still hear that sound, spreading all around,

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Grandpa's laugh, what a joyful noise,
As if all the joys in the world were in one sound.
Grandpa's laugh, it was my delight,
Made the world feel right and
to this day I have found
That Grandpa's laugh still echoes in my life.

He was a caring man and he would take a stand.
He'd speak out for the underdog,
the poor and troubled folk.
He'd use his heart and brain to help soothe their pain
His laugh would start them laughing even if there was no joke.

His hair was long and white, his eyes were
strong and bright,
And when I saw him coming,
I'd go running to his arms,
He gave me all the love he could and
through this love he would,
Help me hear his laughter long after he was gone.

And I still hear that sound, spreading all around.

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Now I wish for all of you that you find something,
Whatever that something may be.
That brings you love and joy and comfort,
The way that his laugh does for me.

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Who Am I?

I've been wondering about something lately,
A question's been on my mind. Who am I?
Well, who am I?
Let's see if there's some answers I can find...

To a girl named Sally, I'm a brother,
And I'm a son to a Dad and a Mother.
There's more than a dozen who call me cousin,
And I'm called Grandson.

To my country I'm a citizen,
I'm a student in the school I'm in.
I'm more than enough, well I'm lots of stuff,
All rolled into one.

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Who am I? Well, I know I'm lots of things.
Who am I? Just like all other human beings.
In my mind, in my mind,
yeah, the question rings,
Who am I? Who am I?

Well, I'm a friend to my buddy Salvatore,
I'm a neighbor to the folks next door,
And in the band I'm a drummer who can
Lay down a steady beat.

I'm a shortstop in a baseball game,
I'm a passenger on the uptown train,
What I see when I look at me
Is variety!

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If in your mind there comes this question,
Best take time for a good long session.
The answers are many, the answers are plenty,
'Cause there's so much you are.

Even a little reflection, a little inspection,
Will show you've got a lot of connections.
You mean so much in the lives you're touchin',
So let the question start.

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I'm gonna explore some more.
I'm gonna look inside and see.
'Cause I am feeling sure,
That there is even more to me.
I'm an endless territory.
I'm a never ending story, oh yeah, oh yeah...

That's How You Play The Game

Tommy really has a gift for playing basketball.
Problem is he doesn't seem to have much fun at all.
He trash talks everyone, complains at every call.
He blames his teammates if they lose,
You wonder why he even plays at all.

Now Andy has a different style when he plays the sport,
Although he isn't all that great when he's out on the court.
He always has a good time, yeah, he just loves to play,
And people like him on their team,
They enjoy his easygoing way.

Everybody now!

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Come to jump, (come to jump),
Come to run, (come to run),
Come to play, (come to play),
And have some fun, (and have some fun).
Lose or win, (lose or win),
Don't lose your grin, (don't lose your grin).
Enjoy it just the same.
That's how you play the game.
That's how you play the game!

My sister had a baseball coach
who lost his cool a lot.
Although the team was trying hard
his temper got real hot.
He wanted to win so bad whenever
they would play.
He screamed and yelled and put them down,
If only he had looked at it this way.

Everybody now!

CHORUS

You don't have to be good at sports
To be a great human being.
You may have other talents,
and be good at other things.
You may not be the playing sort,
It's not for everyone.
But if you choose to play a sport, have fun!
Have fun!

There's football and there's baseball
And there's soccer and there's hoop.
So find a sport that's good for you
and find a friendly group.
A group that has a good time,
that makes you glad you came.
And let's not get too serious,
remember after all it's just a game.

Everybody now!

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Maybe We Can Do The Same

If the stars shine bright on everyone,
Everywhere that you can name,
And if the sun shines warmth on everyone,
Maybe we can do the same.

If the seasons come and then they go,
And they're not afraid to change,
If a river has a gentle flow,
Maybe we can do the same.

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All around, all around.
These examples can be found.
And the message they contain is,
Maybe we can do the same.

If a robin sings her morning song
Without any sense of shame,
And she sings it sweet and she sings it strong,
Maybe we can do the same.

If the lion only takes what it needs,
As it roams across the plain,
And if animals can live without greed,
Maybe we can do the same.

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If two people find a peaceful way,
To solve conflicts without blame,
Then it seems that on this very day,
Maybe we can do the same.

If somebody lives in harmony
With nature everyday,
With respect and love for all they see,
Maybe we can do the same.

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The Way You Say It

Everyday all of us have to speak,
And we can make it a beautiful thing.
You can sound like a crow, but hey
don't you know,
People would rather hear a nightingale sing.

You can say it soft, you can say it sweet,
And they're gonna love your voice.
Or you can say it rude with an attitude,
And they're gonna run from the noise.

You can say it kind and you just might find
That you're welcome most any place.
Or you can say it mean, make a real bad scene,
Doors will close right in your face!
We've got to use some style and grace!

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It makes a world of difference each day,
The way you say the things you say.
It makes a world of difference each day,
The way that you say it, uh-huh, oh yeah!
The way that you say it, uh-huh, oh yeah!

You can say it weak, almost barely speak,
Say it halfway and in between.
Or say it with control with a lot of soul,
And they'll know just what you mean.

It'll charm their ear every time they hear,
A voice like a melody.
But if you screech and scream then
it's gonna seem,
Like your words are all off key.
Well, the truth's so easy to see.

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If you say "Get out da way! Gimme dis! Gimme dat!"
You're gonna sound like a pushy cat.
Personally I think you and me
Can do a lot better than that.

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Rules

My folks won't let me stay up all night
watching TV,
Why, I can't see. Makes no sense to me.
Lots of chores I've got to do,
No dessert till dinner's through,
Yeah it seems like everyday
I can hear my parents say

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Whoa whoa rules! You know there's got to be rules.
Rules, you know there's got to be rules,
Got to be, got to be, got to be.
Let me tell you, young child,
you just cannot run wild.
Don't you know, don't you don't you know
There are rules, got to be rules!

At school my teacher tells me that
I must be on time,
As if it's a crime to run behind.
"Do your homework!" she demands,
"Want to speak, then raise your hand."
Yeah it seems like every day
I can hear my teacher say

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Rules...can be frustrating!
Rules...can be irritating!
Sometimes I want to say ly-yi-yi!
Sometimes I want to say why why why why why,
Why, why , WHY!!!

I took my little brother out to play basketball,
He never played it at all, he started
kicking the ball.
I got the ball and I got free.
I dribbled it, he tackled me.
Never thought I'd see the day when
I'd be the one to say

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Goodbye Good Friend

You're movin', you're movin' away,
Your family's headed west, now you're leavin'.
I'm wishin', I'm wishin' you'd stay
'Cause you're one of the best friends I have.

Not an easy thing to do,
for me to say goodbye to you.
Maybe we will meet again, so I'll say until then...

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Goodbye, good friend, goodbye good friend.
We have a special bond, but now
you're movin' on.
And though you will be gone my friend,
In my heart you will stay long after I will say
Goodbye, good friend.

Remember, remember me well,
Remember all the good times together.
Write letters, write letters to tell me everything
'Cause I'd like to know.

No I won't forget your face, there's some things
time can not erase.
Glad I got to know you well, sad to have
to tell you...

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I wish you well, I hope you find
Good friends where you will be,
Friends as good as the friend
That you've been to me.

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Who Inspires You?

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Tell me who, who inspires you?
You gotta tell me who, who inspires you?
And tell me what they do, to inspire,
lift you higher,
Who inspires you?

There's a kid at school,
Never seen her put down anyone.
I really think that's cool, trying to be
like that myself.

There's the guy who lives next door,
He works all day in the grocery store,
And still finds the time if someone needs his help.

There's my Uncle Tim,
When he says he'll do it, it gets done.
We can count on him, yeah we know
his word is good.

Got a friend named Caroline,
She's not afraid to speak her mind.
She'll take a stand, she makes me feel I could.

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In my science class,
Had a teacher who was really great.
And she helped me pass, 'cause
she really made it fun.

Rick's the star of the baseball team,
Some say he's the best they've seen
But he doesn't brag about all the stuff he's done.

CHORUS (three times)