Don't touch that hot thing, or you will get burned
That's what you hear the older folks say
But you won't believe it, till you touch that hot thing
When your skin starts burning, you'll be learning
The hard way
Don't play near cars or you will get run down
That's what you hear the older folks say
But you won't believe it, until you play near cars
If they're not looking where they're turning, you'll be learning
The hard way
Bridge:
'Cause there are two ways to learn how the world works
There's the easy way and then there's the one that hurts
You're gonna figure it out, don't you fret
By teaching yourself, you will never forget
All these lessons that you're learning the hard way
Don't hit your brother, or he will hit you back
That's what you hear the older folks say
But you won't believe it, till you hit your brother
When his smack leaves your face burning, you'll be learning
The hard way
Don't eat too much, or you will get sick
That's what you hear the older folks say
But you won't believe it, till you eat too much
When your stomach starts churning, you'll be learning
The hard way
Bridge
'Cause sometimes you've just got to learn the hard way
credits
from Don't Kid Yourself,
released December 15, 2014
Ukulele, lead vocals:
Fancy von Pancerton
Accordion:
Erik Yates
Backing vocals:
Erik Yates & Spanky
Hand percussion:
Nash & Tanya Weber, Erik Yates, Fancy von Pancerton
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