If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'Wash your hands. I don't want you to get sick. I hate to see you suffer.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'Please be nice. You don't like when people are mean to you.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'Go play outside. You sleep more soundly with fresh air in your lungs.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'Let me help you. I know that it can be a struggle sometimes.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'Use your manners. You can then show others how to use them too.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'Respect your elders. You'll miss them when they're gone.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'Don't talk that way. You may live to regret those words.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'Clean your room. It helps to clear your mind.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'Calm down. I know you're angry. I would be angry too.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'I understand. I once felt the same way.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'You're beautiful...just the way you are.'
If only she'd listen, she'd hear me say,
'I love you. I always will.'
