Look at us now
We're finally here
We made to the end of another school year
We had a blast
Learning about the past
It's amazing how the year flew by so fast
I remember when it all began
You were sittin' right there
Looking up at this good-looking man
Wondering what kind of teacher I'd be
Would I be easy and nice
Or would I be tough and mean
Would I give a lot of homework
And really hard tests
Would I rip my shirt
If I flexed my chest
Well maybe that's not what you were thinking
But since then
You and I have become good friends
And now that you're leaving
It leaves me a little sad
'Cause I remember all the wonderful times we had
When you made me smile when I was trying to be mad
You just can't forget memories like that
So
Before you go
There's something that Mr. Rangel, he wants you to know
There are going to be times when you'll want to give up
When times get tough
Enough is enough
It's in those times when you have to be strong
'Cause I tell you bad times never last too long
Keep your eyes forward
And remember what I said
Full speed ahead
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Don't slow down
Never settle for less
Don't let anybody tell you that you're less than the best
Stand up
Stand proud
Stand out in the crowd
Do something that makes the whole world say wow
Remember there's nothing that can stop you now
Just as long as you follow your dreams
And don't slow down
I'm going to miss you
Wish you knew
Just how hard it's going to be next year without you
You gave me a few gray hairs you know
But I'm still going to be real sad when you go
'Cause we had fun
Got a lot of learning done
I'm glad that I was part of your education
Now the rest of your life has just begun
Look out world
Here they come
It wasn't easy I know
I made you work till it hurt
I made you spit out your gum
I made you tuck in your shirts
I had to teach you about responsibility
You're a better human being thanks to me
I got upset
When you didn't pay attention
Sent a few referrals
Wrote a lot of detetions
And when the bell was gonna ring
And you didn't know
I whispered in your ear
Let's go Let's go
So
I hope you remember me and say hello
If we see each other in a couple years or so
I hope you don't mind if I forget your name
There's only so much that can fit in my brain
I hope you all get rich with money to burn
And come back and pay me for all that you learned
You know you owe me for all you put me through
Nah, I'm just messin' with you
So,
Dance through life
With a smile on your face
Do everything you can to make this world a better place
Because you and I know
There's a lot to do
Guys I'm counting on you
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