Give the Kid a Break - 1927

Little boy lost in games of make believe

Making up names and friends who play for free

Too many people in the real world

Telling him to be seen but never heard

He’s having a tough time keepin' up at school

Tough enough just remembering all the rules

He’s learning the first few facts of livin'

Little mistakes stay unforgiven

And trouble comes when you don’t know what you’ve done

Why don’t you give (Give a little bit)

Give the kid a brak

Little girl lost in dreams and magazines

Evryone laughs they call her «Movie Queen»

Nobody shows no understanding

Nobody shows her dreams that can be

Made to come true she’s stuck with making do

Why don’t you give (Give a little bit)

Give the kid a break

All the hard (all the hard, hard times)

The Hard times can wait

Why don’t you give (why not give)

Give a little bit (give the kid)

For the future’s sake (give the kid)

Give the kid a break

Too many kids are wondering «What's the use?»

Every time they ask they get abused

Too many questions go unanswered

Too many kids are taking chances

Trying to find one good reason why

Why don’t you give (Give a little bit)

Give the kid a break

All the hard (all the hard, hard times)

The hard times can wait

Why don’t you give (why not give)

Give a little bit (give the kid)

For the future’s sake (give the kid)

Give the kid a break