Appear happy when you are sad
Appear contented when you are mad
Appear joyful when in sorrow
Look forward to tomorrow
Act brilliant when you’re confused
Listen to the radio to kill the blues
Read the newspaper
To know what happens later
And before and now
Be courteous and bow
Be a well rounded you
Strong, reliable, and true
It’ll pay off someday
In some way
Observe the world and be opinionated
And thank God for what he’s created
The animals, people, and sky
Eventually, it’ll all die
But that’s ok
Just pray
Enjoy the life you’ve been given
Don’t take advantage of living
Because someday, this’ll all end
Nothing left, not even friends
Be sensitive yet tough
Don’t be afraid to love
Walk, don’t run
There’s still time for fun
So take your time
Let the clock chime
But be serious too
Because you have something to prove
Talk your beautiful mind
And let your words shine
Learn from your mistakes
No matter what it takes
Live life and breathe
Because you are free
No matter what life takes away
There is always your faith
Everything happens for a reason
Make sure you have something to believe in
