Another Busy Day

Another Busy Day
by Michael Mark & Tom Chapin
© 1996 HCD Music & The Last Music Co. (ASCAP)

I got to get up in the morning
With the buzzing of the clock,
Got to comb my hair and brush my teeth
And find my other sock.
Got to eat my breakfast, can I have a little more?
No I can’t ’cause I’m running out the door.
On another busy day. On another busy day.
With work to work and play to play
On another busy day.

Now the bus is always noisy
And the ride is always fun,
And the teacher gives you work
And you’ve got to get it done,
And your lunch tastes better
’Cause you’re eating with your friends,
There’s the bell and then the schoolday ends.
On another busy day. On another busy day.
With work to work and play to play
On another busy day.

I finally get back home, my work is done
Now it’s time to go outside and have some fun!
Sing, shout, climb a tree, have a snack,
Watch TV, feed my turtle, do my chores,
Dinnertime already?

Eat, talk, clear my plate,
Sun goes down, it’s gettin’ late,
Take a bath, brush my teeth,
I can’t believe it’s nighttime,
Can’t believe it’s nighttime.

Now I’m gettin’ kind of sleepy
And it’s time to go to bed
But the work and play I did today
Are buzzing in my head.
Can I get some water? Sing a lullaby to me.
Lights out! ’cause tomorrow’s gonna be
Another busy day. Another busy day.
With work to work and play to play
On another busy day. “See you tomorrow!”

This song appears on Tom Chapin's Around The World And Back Again CD.

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