It’s called respect.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
I give it to you and you give it to me.
It’s called respect.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
You gotta treat people respectfully.
It’s called respect.
It’s all about the Golden Rule
You respect me
And I respect you
Now we’re cool
So please respect my personal space
Keep your hands to yourself
And please stay out of my face
And your words
Words can hurt
As strong as a fist
So use them very gently
Like a flick of the wrist
You get my gist?
Now you see how I feel
See feelings ain’t a game
I got a name
And I’m real
So all you bullies
Back up, back off
And get back
2
Listen to yourself
Before you start an attack
Some people have a reason
To do what they do
Maybe they saw it before
Maybe it happened to you
Or maybe it is something
In your life that you’ve seen
Like maybe on the TV
Or computer screen
But it doesn’t make it right
If you know that it’s wrong
You know the truth inside
All along, be strong
CHORUS (x2):
It’s called respect. R-E-S-P-E-C-T
I give it to you and you give it to me.
It’s called respect. R-E-S-P-E-C-T
You gotta treat people respectfully
It’s called respect.
Children, we’re building the future
So use the
Tools that your school
Has provided to do the
Work baby work!
Gotta get the job done
When it’s through
Then it’s time for a whole lot of fun
3
On the run, eat lunch
Then yes, recess
It’s the best all play, no stress
Hard work brings
Easy rewards and more
But you must
Respect the rules
Of the school por favor
Respect your teachers
In class
You gotta listen and learn
Raise your hand politely and
Speak when it’s your turn
Respect your students
And their time
Please don’t interrupt
Follow the directions
So you know what’s up
Respect each other
Don’t make your
Classmates feel low
Lift them up
Put some water on the plants
Help it grow
And if you have a problem
Then learn to use your words
Express yourself
That way
Your feelings are heard
So focus on the mission at hand
And the plan is to
Foster your success
Demand only the best
4
You can do it
With your teachers
And your parents support
And you can shine
Every quarter when you
Get your report
And your grades open doors
Down the road don’t you know
Good grades
Good job
Good show
So let me give you lots of
Smiley faces and checks
But only if you understand
CHORUS (x2):
It’s called respect.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
I give it to you and you give it to me.
It’s called respect.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
You gotta treat people respectfully