Where Do The Children Play?

Come here boys Playin' in the schoolyard (watch out boys!) I need to have your time and attention Oh I've got crack and things like that (what, oh no, don't do it!) And I guarantee your money back (watch out boys!) If the trip ain't right (what are you talking about?) Come here girls (no!) Standin' on the corner (watch out girls!) I need to have your time and attention (don't listen, stop talking that smack!) Well, you work for me, your rent is free (what, don't listen, go back home!) And promise job security If you throw it right (give it up!) We look in the mirror every morning Not realizing there's a warning These are our children Don't let them slip away We've got to uplift them Give them guidance Show them a future free of sadness If we ignore (this) Well it's on ya [Chorus:] Where do the children play? They're living a come what may Where will they play? They can make it Just lead them on their way Oh Lord, they're living in a wicked world Where will they play? You know you better find out 'Cause their future begins today Come here kids (Yo, please listen!) Searching in the darkness (we've got something, listen up!) I need to have your time and attention (just listem, you better pay attention) It's okay to lay your blame (tell 'em, Lord) I died for you so with no shame (you can call) You can call my name We're reading the labels every morning Not seeing the writings or the warnings They're living in a world not their own Show them a place where love is holy Lead them away from sad and lonely If you don't do it Well, It's on ya [Chorus:] Where do the children play? They're living a come what may Where will they play? They can make it Just lead them on their way Oh Lord, they're living in a wicked world Where will they play? You know you better find out 'Cause their future begins today Come here kids (Yo, please listen!) Searching in the darkness (we've got something, listen up!) I need to have your time and attention (just listem, you better pay attention) It's okay to lay your blame (tell 'em, Lord) I died for you so with no shame (you can call) You can call my name We're reading the labels every morning Not seeing the writings or the warnings They're living in a world not their own Show them a place where love is holy Lead them away from sad and lonely If you don't do it Well, It's on ya Give them a future!