You’re Only A Kid Once

Key of C By Tom Vance

 

C G F C

1. Well it seems it takes forever, just gettin’ to age five

G

Then your five and a half, you’re six and then you’re seven

F G C Am

Before you know it you’re ten, then you’re 15 and you’re 20

Dm G C

And too soon you’ll be out in the world on your own.

F G F C

Chorus So enjoy the day, enjoy the play, use your imagination.

G

Make believe you’re a space ship pilot or a famous movie star.

F G F C

Enjoy the day, enjoy the play, and all your friends around you,

G C

Cause you’ll only be a kid just this once.

C G F C

2. Now there’s things you have to do, like cleaning up your room

G

Brushing your teeth and going off to school.

F G C Am

But taking good care of yourself and learning lots of neat stuff

Dm G C

Is important but you can still have lots of fun.

F G F C

Chorus So enjoy the day, enjoy the play, use your imagination.

G

Make believe you’re a prince or princess, and you live in a magic castle.

F G F C

Enjoy the day, enjoy the play, and all your friends around you,

G C

Cause you’ll only be a kid just this once.

Spoken - what I liked about being a kid

F G F C

Chorus So enjoy the day, enjoy the play, use your imagination.

G

Make believe you’re a prince or princess, and you live in a magic castle.

F G F C

Enjoy the day, enjoy the play, and all your friends around you,

G C

Cause you’ll only be a kid just this once.

G C

Cause you’ll only be a kid just this once.

Children’s songs #16, 10/2005