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It’s Tough to be a Teacher too

Clark Steven Lupton

November 23, 2005



You have to wake up early

And you have to study hard, it’s true

It’s a hard life being a student

But it’s tough being a teacher too



She has to check the homework

Of all you girls and boys

And she has to prevent you from getting bored

While she puts up with all your noise



She has to plan your lessons for the day

And make it interesting for each and every one

And even though you’re dismissed at 3

She has to stay and make another one



She has to know her subject well

Her goal is to make sure you learn

And she has to be objective

Of the grades you try to earn



You know that you can get unruly

This is an undeniable fact

You say nice things to her face

But make fun of her behind her back



Speaking in front of people

Is man’s number one fear

Just imagine how your teacher does it

For ten months of the year



And to correct all that homework and those tests,

Which would be 10 pounds if she weighs them!

And teaching isn’t just about talking about a lot of facts

It’s also how she’ll explain them



Your life as a student may be hard

The reasons are more than few

But you should be aware that

It’s tough to be a teacher too!