Mama always taught me
Speak straight from the heart
Practice til its perfect
Always finish what you start

Grandma said don't slam a door
You might have to walk through again
Swallow your pride, don't give up
Be a true friend

Life lessons you won't find in a book
Lessons in survival, I'm so glad I took
Life lessons you won't learn in school
Skills in survival you use as tools

Always try to tell the truth
And always look before you leap
Plant your tree, and then have your fruit
Don't make promises you can't keep

Try not to lend or borrow
Don't fight for the last word
You'll get a second chance tomorrow,
Don't follow the herd

Life lessons you won't find in a book
Lessons in survival, I'm so glad I took
Life lessons you won't learn in school
Skills in survival you use as tools

So these are life lessons you won't find in a book
Lessons in survival I'm so glad I took