[Intro] Run child Run child Do not stop Do not look back [Verse 1] The classroom door is open The hallway lights are red You hear the sound of footsteps You know what lies ahead Your paper says you failed Your name is on the list The teacher stands behind you And raises up her fist [Pre-Chorus] Take the stairs Through the hall Do not wait Do not fall Hear the footsteps Getting near Keep on running Do not fear [Chorus] Run child Run while you can Run child Do the best you can Run child She is coming fast Run child You have to last Run child Do not turn around Run child Do not make a sound Run child Make it through the night Run child Fight for your life [Verse 2] The lockers fly beside you Your shoes begin to slip You reach another corner And almost lose your grip The stairwell door is closing You throw your weight against it You hear her call your name You know she will not miss it [Pre-Chorus] Through the stairs Through the hall Keep on moving Do not fall Every second Every breath Could be one step Away from death [Chorus] Run child Run while you can Run child Do the best you can Run child She is coming fast Run child You have to last Run child Do not turn around Run child Do not make a sound Run child Make it through the night Run child Fight for your life [Bridge] You were only late You were only wrong You were only trying To make it this far You were only tired You were only scared But the rules are written And nobody cares [Break] Run Run RUN CHILD [Final Chorus] Run child Run while you can Run child Do the best you can Run child Hear her footsteps crash Run child Feel the shadows pass Run child Do not turn around Run child Do not make a sound Run child The bell is almost here Run child She is almost near [Outro] Run child Run child Keep moving Keep moving [The bell rings] [Silence] [You survived]
