Story Behind The Song
? like my wife and many other teachers would say ? even one child at a time.?
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Song Description
Duke Nguyen Browning dedicates ?I Want To Be? to his wife and all the devoted teachers who selflessly commit themselves to the teaching, caring, and loving of our young children. He also dedicates this song to the children who have dreams, hopes, and as
| Song Length |
3:38 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Unique - Children |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Joyful |
Subject |
Encouragement, Determination |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
I Want To Be
Copyright © 2006. All Rights Reserved
By Duke Nguyen Browning
Teacher:
Boys, wha-cha-want to be when you grow up wha-cha-want to be, Boys
Girls, wha-cha-want to be when you grow up wha-cha-want to be, Girls
Students
I want to travel and I want to go around the world to see
The abundance of the world is waiting there for me.
I want to be, I want to be, professional athletes
I want to be, I want to be, like the cool guy on TV
I want to be, I want to be, an officer in the Army.
I want to be, I want to be, a captain who commands at sea.
Teacher:
Boys, what ever you want to be you'll be whatever you want
Girls, whatever you want to be you'll be whatever you want
But one thing you should understand for very seriously is
That your future will depend on your ability, that?s why you must study.
Students
Ah Ah Ah Ah
Do you mean that I have to memorize the math facts that you've just assigned?
Do you mean that I need stay up at night doing the homework I don't like?
Are you telling me, that I have to read the long stories you're giving me?
I just can't see, why we study while many fun things wait for me.
Teacher:
Boys wha-cha-want to be when you grow up wha-cha-want to be, Boys
Girls wha-cha-want to be when you grow up wha-cha-want to be, Girls
Students
I want to travel and I want to go around the world and see
The abundance of the world is waiting there for me.
I want to be, I want to be, a professional athlete
I want to be, I want to be, like the cool guy on TV
I want to be, I want to be, an officer in the Army
I want to be, I want to be, a Captain who commands at sea
Teacher:
Boys, whatever you want to be you'll be whatever you want
Students
I will study,
Teacher:
Girls, whatever you want to be you'll be whatever you want