The Bell Tolls
At 3:15 when school lets out
The kids all smile and they shout
Never knowing, what it’s about
Their lives are so carefree
Their school day ended, fun’s begun
In games they play just to have won
Enjoying their time out in the sun
Fun is all they see
Alas, they’ll grow, lose innocence
As time goes on, get employment
To one day pay the undying rent
They will then sell their soul
Perhaps they’ll choose just happiness
Because after all, that is what’s best
And just get enough to pay the rest
Of the debtors that control
If they find careers that truly please
Then they will work, but smile with ease
And won’t have to stand in line for cheese
Because they had chosen well
So, children when you grow so tall
We really wish that you stayed small
Because we love you, after all
Have fun, it’s the school bell!
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