Little boy lost in games of make believe Making up names and friends who play for free Too many people in the real world Telling him to be seen but never heard He's having a tough time keepin' up at school Tough enough just remembering all the rules He's learning the first few facts of livin' Little mistakes stay unforgiven And trouble comes when you don't know what you've done
Why don't you give (Give a little bit) Give the kid a break
Little girl lost in dreams and magazines Everyone laughs they call her 'Movie Queen' Nobody shows no understanding Nobody shows her dreams that can be Made to come true she's stuck with making do
Why don't you give (Give a little bit) Give the kid a break All the hard (all the hard, hard times) The Hard times can wait
Why don't you give (why not give) Give a little bit (give the kid) For the future's sake (give the kid) Give the kid a break
Too many kids are wondering 'What's the use?' Every time they ask they get abused Too many questions go unanswered Too many kids are taking chances Trying to find one good reason why
Why don't you give (Give a little bit) Give the kid a break All the hard (all the hard, hard times) The hard times can wait
Why don't you give (why not give) Give a little bit (give the kid) For the future's sake (give the kid) Give the kid a break