Pull the hair back from your eyes
Let the people see your pretty face
Try not to say anything weird
Save your questions without answers
'Til your're old enough to know
That things ain't as they appeared
Before you go out in the sun
Cover your skin and don't get burned
Beware the cancer
It might kill you when you're old
Be first in line, raise your hand
Remember everything you hear
Playin' in the rain is worth catching cold
Sooner or later
We'll be looking back on everything
And we'll laugh about it like we knew what all was happening
And someday you might listen to what people have to say
Now you learn the hard way
We only want what's best for you
That's why we tell you what to do
Nevermind if nothing makes sense
'Cause it all works out in the end
You're just like us without a friend
But you can build a privacy fence, yeah
Sooner or later
We'll be looking back on everything
And we'll laugh about it like we knew what all was happening
And someday you might listen to what people have to say
Now you learn the hard way
Yeah, now you learn the hard way
Somethings you have to learn them all on your own
You can't rely on anybody else
Or the point of view of a source unknown
If it feels good and sounds nice
Then it's your choice
Don't doubt yourself don't even think twice
Pull the hair back from your eyes
Let the people see your pretty face
You know they like it when you smile (find a reason to smile)
Try not to focus on yourself
Share that love with someone else
Don't let the bitters bring you down, down
Don't let anything bring you down
Sooner or later
We'll be looking back on everything
And we'll laugh about it like we knew what all was happening
And someday you might listen to what people have to say
Now you learn the hard way
(Sooner or later)
Someday you might listen
Someday
You might listen
Someday
(Sooner or later)
You might listen
Someday
You might listen to what people have to say, yeah
Someday
You might listen to what people have to say
Now you learn the hard way
Yeah, now you learn the hard way