[Verse 1] From Boston town to Philly's street, A printer, statesman, scientist! Franklin said They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety! [Chorus] Heave ho, for Franklin, wise and sly! With kite and key beneath the sky! Heave ho, Poor Richard's Almanac! There ain't no turning, turning back! [Verse 2] Put effort in yer mind and soul, The interest paid is rich indeed! Franklin said An investment in knowledge pays the best interest! [Chorus] Heave ho, for Franklin, wise and sly! With kite and key beneath the sky! Heave ho, Poor Richard's Almanac! There ain't no turning, turning back! [Verse 3] Work hard each day, from morn till night, Good fortune follows in its wake! Franklin said Diligence is the mother of good luck! [Chorus] Heave ho, for Franklin, wise and sly! With kite and key beneath the sky! Heave ho, Poor Richard's Almanac! There ain't no turning, turning back! [Verse 4] Create a thing worth reading well, Franklin said Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing! Prepare yerself, don't hesitate, Franklin said By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail! [Chorus] Heave ho, for Franklin, wise and sly! With kite and key beneath the sky! Heave ho, Poor Richard's Almanac! There ain't no turning, turning back!
