Fun and Sun In 61

Was it better then, when I was a kid Looking back at all the things we did Did the sun shine brighter every day Was it easier to find your way Transistor radio by your ear Roger Maris having a banner year Delivering newspapers in a canvas bag Running in the street, playing tag Dances at the school on Friday night Laws were written in black and white They had moral standards on TV And we blessed ourselves for all to see We said Under God and crossed our heart We couldn't wait for school to start We played with a sponge ball and a fist With Chubby Checker we did the twist It was family values that we learned A sense of pride in what we earned We said a prayer when day was done It was fun and sun in '61.