Lyrics

[ chorus ] lighten up, chuck
( up-chuck )
you don't need to be so uptight
( up-chuck )
wake up, chuck
( up-chuck )
you don't need to be so pent up, chuck
( up-chuck )

a stiff upper lip and stern approach
is not as effective as a team coach
lead ants with sugar, not with salt
or it'll tumble down and it's all your fault

[ chorus ] lighten up, chuck
( up-chuck )
you don't need to be so uptight
( up-chuck )
wake up, chuck
( up-chuck )
you don't need to be so pent up, chuck
( up-chuck )

get the job done, but have fun
is not just, some silly pun
boost morale and they'll work with you
push too hard and they work against you

[ chorus ] lighten up, chuck
( up-chuck )
you don't need to be so uptight
( up-chuck )
wake up, chuck
( up-chuck )
you don't need to be so pent up, chuck
( up-chuck )

[ instrumental ]

It takes a big man to look beyond
a single ripple in a pond
ripples flow out and reach far and wide
whether good or bad, it'll reach the sides

[ chorus ] lighten up, chuck
( up-chuck )
you don't need to be so uptight
( up-chuck )
wake up, chuck
( up-chuck )
you don't need to be so pent up, chuck
( up-chuck )