I can see you in the morning
When you go to school
Don't forget your books
You know you've got to learn the golden rule
Teacher tells you stop your play
And get on with your work
And be like Johnnie - too-good
Well, don't you know he never shirks
- He's coming along!

After school is over
You're playing in the park
Don't be out too late
Don't let it get too dark
They tell you not to hang around
And learn what life's about
And grow up just like them
Won't you let it work it out
- And you're full of doubt

Don't do this and don't do that
What are they trying to do?
Make a good boy of you
Do they know where it's at?
Don't criticize, they're old and wise
Do as they tell you to
Don't want the devil to
Come out and put your eyes

Maybe I'm mistaken expecting you to fight
Or maybe I'm just crazy
I don't know wrong from right
But while I am still living
I've just got this to say
It's always up to you if you want to be that
Want to see that
Want to see that way
- You're coming along!