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I taught high school for 18 years where I was privileged to share HAMLET with soon-to-graduate seniors. This was my farewell to them.

Be True(Polonius Sez) ©Roberta Schultz, 2005

1. A girl has gotta do whatever a girl has gotta do

Nobody else can walk this planet or change your stars for you

There’s a world out there that will steal your innocent dreams from you

Piece out your crazy quilt plans and rip out the seams so blue

So, if you’re asking for my advice,

Just ask me once, and I’ll tell you twice:

Be true, be true

Let no one paint a face on you


2. A guy has gotta do whatever a guy has gotta do

Nobody else can read the blueprints unfolding for your view

There’s a world out there that will steal your innocent dreams from you

Punch out the light in your eyes and muffle your screams so blue

So, if you’re asking for my advice,

Just ask me once, and I’ll tell you twice:

Be true, be true

Let no man force a mask on you


Bridge

Although we care so much

None of us can walk this road for you

But on the sidelines we’ll be hoping

Your friends will always be there hoping


3. A friend has gotta do whatever a friend has gotta do

Be there to lend my ear or turn a mirror toward you

‘Cause there’s a world out there that will steal your innocent dreams from you

Dark out the light of the sun and filter its beams to blue

So if you’re asking for my advice, just ask me once and I’ll tell you twice:

Be true, be true

The captain of your soul is you