From the recording Afternoon in the Park (Cast Recording)
Lyrics
When something feels wrong,
I’m not silly to be scared
Be calm, be strong,
Keep myself prepared
Listen to my heart
Three steps back
Run like the wind
And yell attack!
Kick and fight
With all my might
My heart beats fast
It’s fright and flight
Run and scream to where people will hear
They will stop and look, and see my fear
Pounding in my chest (B Be brave)
Sets the rhythm for my best (E Electrify yourself)
If they try to grab (S Scream and shout)
Won’t wait to be nabbed. (M Move away from a car)
Know I can win (A Alert an adult)
Scream, kick, and spin (R Run as fast as you can)
Try anything to get away (T Try anything to get away)
Won’t wait to be prey (Won’t wait to be prey)
I have to be street smart
Remember all the rules
What to do if I’m in trouble
Don’t panic stay cool!
I need to find my way,
My way back home
911 would be great
If I only had a phone!
I know I should’ve listened
Moms and Dads know best
I should be in my room
Too late for regrets
Pounding in my chest (B Be brave)
Sets the rhythm for my best (E Electrify yourself)
If they try to grab (S Scream and shout)
Won’t wait to be nabbed. (M Move away from a car)
Know I can win (A Alert an adult)
Scream, kick, and spin (R Run as fast as you can)
Try anything to get away (T Try anything to get away)
Won’t wait to be prey (Won’t wait to be prey)
Pounding in my chest (B Be brave)
Sets the rhythm for my best (E Electrify yourself)
If they try to grab (S Scream and shout)
Won’t wait to be nabbed. (M Move away from a car)
Know I can win (A Alert an adult)
Scream, kick, and spin (R Run as fast as you can)
Try anything to get away (T Try anything to get away)
Won’t wait to be prey (Won’t wait to be prey)