[Intro] Criss-cross applesauce Eyes on me Today we learn a giant word It has seven letters Say it with me [Chorus] R-E S-P E-C-T Respect That's how we treat each other R-E S-P E-C-T Respect That's how we treat ourselves [Verse 1] Respect is listening when a friend is talking Respect is hands to yourself in line Respect is raising your hand Not shouting out Respect is "please" and "thank you" Every single time [Chorus] R-E S-P E-C-T Respect That's how we treat each other R-E S-P E-C-T Respect That's how we treat ourselves [Verse 2] Respect the books We don't rip the pages Respect the crayons We put the caps back on Respect the teacher She's not your toy Respect the room It's our home till the bell is gone [Bridge] If somebody's different We are still kind If somebody's quiet We give them time If somebody falls down We help them rise That's respect With our hearts and our eyes [Verse 3] Respect is telling the truth Even when it's hard Respect is trying again When the letters feel too big You don't have to be perfect You just have to be good In this first grade class We do what we should [Final Chorus] R-E S-P E-C-T Respect That's how we treat each other R-E S-P E-C-T Respect That's how we treat ourselves Boss up means do your best Pay up means give your share Clean up Line up Hands stacked in the air [Outro] Class, What do we spell? Respect What do we show? Respect That's our rule That's our song Now let's practice all day long
