CHOOSE TO BE...

Words- Sam Francis, Gary Francis
Music- Gary Francis

Choose to be kind, we have more fun
When we are friendly to everyone!
Choose to be cheerful, life is OK!
Just a big smile will brighten each day.

CHORUS
Choose to be honest. Choose to be fair.
Choose to have feelings And show that we care.
Be polite. Respect others too.
Choose to be happy.
It’s all up to you!

Choose to say NO to things that are bad.
Say N0 to drugs and you will be glad!
Making good choices effects you and me.
Choose what is right and happy you’ll be!

CHORUS


Choose to say NO to things that are bad.
Say N0 to drugs and you will be glad!
Making good choices effects you and me.
Choose what is right and happy you’ll be!

CHORUS (Repeat twice)

(Tag)
It’s all up to you!

KIDS AGAINST VIOLENCE

Words- Sam Francis, Gary Francis
Music- Gary Francis

We’re kids against violence...and our purpose is clear
We will be polite, and do what's right
Make hatred disappear.
We’re kids against violence and united we stand
We will do our part and share some heart
Show love wherever we can.

Chorus
When we’re filled with anger
The thing we should do...
Is STOP for a moment
And think it all through.
Words that are spoken
When we are upset
Often are words
We later regret!

We’re kids against violence and love is our plan
We will show we care and we’ll be there
To serve our fellow man.
We’re kids against violence...push hatred away.
We will do our part and share some heart
And make a better day.

Chorus

We’re kids against violence...please give us a hand
Come and join our cause, obey the laws
Spread peace throughout the land.
We’re kids against violence...loves’ the message we send
We will do our part and share some heart
And always be a friend!

(Tag)
We will do our part and share some heart
And always be a friend!

NO ONE LIKES A BULLY

Words- Sam Francis, Gary Francis
Music- Gary Francis

Are you critical of things that people say?
Do you have a ‘temper tantrum’ when things don't go your way?
Do you lose control when arguments arise?
Have you picked on smaller kids who might not be your size?
If violence is a part of what you do
You really ought to listen up, this message is for you!

CHORUS
No one likes a ‘bully’
It just isn’t cool.
When you pick on others
You become the fool
Learn to talk it out and compromise
When you disagree.
Cause, if you want some friends around,
A friend you’ll have to be!

Have you brought a tear to someone else’s eye
By pointing out their weaknesses
As they go walking by?
Have you ever stopped and asked the question,’ why’
You would feel real ‘big’ inside to make somebody cry?
If violence is a part of what you do
You really ought to listen up, this message is for you!

CHORUS

(Bridge)
Be polite, and have some fun
Make a friend or two.
When you try to help someone
It comes back to you.

CHORUS

(Tag)
If you want some friends around,
A friend you’ll have to be!

SELF-CONTROL

Words- Sam Francis, Gary Francis
Music- Gary Francis

We all have emotions
They’re what we feel inside.
Sometimes we are happy
Sometimes we want to hide.
When we feel ourselves upset
One thing we shouldn’t do
Is throw a ‘temper tantrum’..
Instead just think it through.

CHORUS
Self-control...gotta have it
When your mad and you’ve had it.
Take some time...if you need it
Til your calm inside.
Self-control...gotta use it
Keep your cool...don’t lose it.
It’s right there...so choose it.
Take control right now.

Ugly words thrown back and forth
Will pierce the heart and soul.
Fighting is not the answer
It helps the hatred grow.
So next time when we get upset
Let’s think before we act.
Self-control’s the answer
And that’s a proven fact!

CHORUS

(Bridge)
How I act each moment
Determines what I’ll be
If I practice self-control
I’m in control of me!

CHORUS

(Tag)
Take Control right now

I SURE LIKE BEIN’ ME

Words- Sam Francis
Music- Brian Jensen

If I could choose the person I would like to be.
I think that I would choose myself, cause I like bein’ me!
What I become tomorrow depends on me today.
I will always do my best at home, at school, at play.

CHORUS
I like bein’ me
I’ll become the person I’m tryin’ hard to be.
Each of us are special, can’t you see?
I sure hope that you like you...cause, I like bein’ me!

I’ll stay away from harmful drugs, because I want to be
The person who is in control of my own destiny.
And I will render service to those who need some care.
If you're sick or lonely, I promise I’ll be there.

CHORUS


(Bridge)
Can you just imagine what someday I might be?
Could even be the President, it all depends on me!

CHORUS

Tag-
I sure hope that you like you...cause, I like bein’ me!

DON'T GIVE UP

Words- Sam Francis, Gary Francis
Music- Gary Francis, Brian Jensen

You can be successful
But, it depends on you!
Takes a lot of effort
To make our dreams come true.
Keep your focus on each goal
With courage you will strive
To overcome each obstacle
And keep that dream alive.

CHORUS
Don’t give up. Don’t give up.
Keep on tryin’
Don’t give up. Always keep your goal in sight.
Don’t give up. Don’t give up!
The finish line’s the test.
And even if you lose, you win
When you’ve done your best!

Nothing is impossible
To quit is not your style.
If you keep on going
You’ll find it all worthwhile.
So, give it all you’ve got
There’s much that you can do
You’ll find opportunity
Waiting there for you!

CHORUS (repeat twice)

I CAN... BECAUSE I THINK I CAN

Words- Sam Francis, Gary Francis
Music- Gary Francis

Success in life depends on me
I have the right to choose.
It all depends on what I think
And the thoughts I use.
Life is filled with obstacles
I can overcome.
With the proper attitude
I’ll conquer every one.

Chorus
I can...because I think I can
I can do it, you will see.
This world is filled with challenges
And opportunity!
I can...because I think I can
It’s my ‘attitude’ you see.
That determines my success
At what I want to be!

This world can be a better place.
I’ll help to make it so.
As I help my fellow-man
My abilities will grow.
I will do my very best
To serve with all my might
I want to be successful
By doing what is right!

CHORUS (repeat twice)

(tag)
That determines my success
At what I want to be!

INTEGRITY

Words- Sam Francis, Gary Francis
Music- Gary Francis

Integrity is doing
What you say that you will do.
Your word should be as binding
As a contract signed by you.
Be truthful, display honesty
Traits you should obtain.
The building blocks of character
You will want to gain!

CHORUS
Integrity, Integrity,
It’s good for you, it’s good for me.
A better world this would be
If we all had integrity!

For someone you can count on
When you want a helping hand
A person with integrity
We need throughout the land.
Accountable for actions...
Responsible and true.
Integrity will take you far
It is up to you!

CHORUS

(Bridge)
Trustworthy, dependable,
Reliable, and true...
When you have integrity
The future’s bright for you!

CHORUS

(tag)
Integrity, Integrity,
We all need Integrity!

GOOD HABITS

Words- Cliff & Rhonda Maag, Sam & Gary Francis
Music- Cliff Maag

To get a habit here to stay
I do it everyday.
Then it becomes a part of me
I’ll start it right away.
If I repeat an action
It’s easy to recall
I do it without thinking
That’s the coolest thing of all.

Chorus
Habits, good habits
Will help me to succeed.
Habits, good habits
They’re what I really need.
Habits formed when I am young
Determine who I'll be
Habits, good habits
Will help develop me!

Bad habits formed are hard to break
I’m careful what I choose.
Good habits bring me happiness
And bad ones make me lose.
So I will try to do what’s right
These actions I’ll repeat.
And soon a habit will be formed
The kind I want to keep!

Chorus (Repeat Twice)

(Tag)
Habits, good habits
Will help develop me!

TIME IS TICKIN' AWAY

Words- Gary Francis, Sam Francis
Music- Gary Francis

Time is a gift that everyone receives
If you use it wisely, your goals can be achieved.
Don’t put off til tomorrow what you should do today
Cause you’ll never get back that time you’ve wasted away.

CHORUS
Time is a tickin’...it keeps tickin’ away
Seconds turn to minutes, then to hours and days.
Where you are tomorrow depends on time today
So be careful how you use it. Don’t throw it away!
Be careful how you use it. Don’t throw it away!

We only live once and then our time here is through.
And what you accomplish depends on you.
Don’t put off till tomorrow what you should do today
Cause you’ll never get back that time you’ve wasted away.

CHORUS

(Bridge)
Take time to learn, take time to share.
Take time to love, take time to care.
Take time to feel, take time to give.
Take time to dream, take time to live!

Time is a gift that everyone receives
If you use it wisely, your goals can be achieved.
Don’t put off til tomorrow what you should do today
Cause you’ll never get back that time you’ve wasted away

CHORUS.

THE WORLD GOES ROUND AND ROUND

Words- Sam Francis, Gary Francis
Music- Gary Francis

Sometimes you go along
Thinkin' nothing can go wrong
Living life the best you can.
Then dark clouds come your way
And sadness fills the day
Soon your hopes and dreams are gone.

Hold on. Just be strong and you’ll get through this
Life must go on.

CHORUS
And the world goes round and round
Sometimes you’re up. Sometimes your down.
And with the rising sun
The darkness of night fades away.
And the world goes round and round
I’ll help you up, when you are down.
And with love new hope is found
As the world keeps turnin’ around.

I promise I’ll be there
Your heartaches I will share
For my heart goes out to you.
And if your hope is gone.
I’ll help you to be strong
Together, we will make it through.

Hold on. Just be strong. I’ll help you through this.
Life must go on.

CHORUS

(bridge)
When the troubles come and you feel your world is falling
Just lean on my shoulder.
And together we’ll overcome. And life will go on
On and and on!

CHORUS
(tag)
And with love you will be found.
As the world keeps turnin' around!