Pull the hair back from your eyes
Let the people see your pretty face
And try not to say anything weirdSave your questions without answers
'Til your old enough to know
That things ain't as they appearedBefore you go out in the sun
Cover your skin and don't get burned
Beware the cancer, it might kill you when you're oldBe first in line, raise your hand
Remember everything you hear
And playing in the rain is worth catching coldSooner or later
We'll be lookin' back on everything
And we'll laugh about it like we knew what all was happening
And someday you might listen to what people have to say
Now you learn the hard wayWe only want what's best for you
That's why we tell you what to do
And never mind if nothing makes sense'Cause it all works out in the end
You're just like us without a friend
But you can build a privacy fence, yeahSooner or later
We'll be lookin' back on everything
And we'll laugh about it like we knew what all was happening
And someday you might listen to what people have to say
Now you learn the hard way, yeah now you learn the hard waySomethings you have to learn them all on your own
You can't rely on anybody else
Or the point of view of a source unknownIf it feels good and sounds nice
Then it's your choice
Don't doubt yourself, don't even think twicePull the hair back from your eyes
Let the people see your pretty face
You know they like it when you smile, find a reason to smileTry not to focus on yourself
Share that love with someone else
Don't let the bitters bring you down, down
Don't let anything bring you downSooner or later
We'll be lookin' back on everything
And we'll laugh about it like we knew what all was happening
And someday you might listen to what people have to say
Now you learn the hard waySomeday you might listen to what people have to say
Someday you might listen to what people have to say
Now you learn the hard way, yeah, now you learn the hard way