“You’re Welcome” — COVID-19 version
Thank you to all of the healthcare workers, teachers, and cashiers
Ok, ok, I see what’s happening here
You’re face to face with a virus and you’re scared
Changing each minute how you feel
It was predictable!
Well, you know, it’s sad that we were unprepared.
Open your eyes, let’s begin
Yes, it’s really here, coronavirus — don’t breathe it in!
I know it’s a lot: you’re bored, nowhere to go!
When you’re just not really used to hearing “no”.
Healthcare workers, just say “you’re welcome”
For the days and the nights you give
Here at home we’ll stay, and you just say
You’re welcome
It’s thanks to you so many patients get to live
Hey!
Who has a link to Zoom and a story time feature?
And keeps filling your Trapper Keeper?
Your teacher!
When the math got tough
Who Face-timed with you after hours?
A teacher with super powers!
Oh, also they got up way before the sun
You’re welcome!
To plan your day and bring you fun
Oh, also they’re really concerned
You’re welcome!
With figuring out a way to help you learn
What can cashiers say except you’re welcome
For taking the risk so that you can get things you need
Smile while you pay, and let them say
You’re welcome!
Toilet paper in stock ain’t guaranteed
You’re welcome!
You’re welcome!
Well, come to think of it
Friends, honestly I can go on and on
But I can’t explain this social phenomenon
The masks, the kits, the tests
Why can’t we all just be our best?
You’re asked to stay home
You’re asked to be kind
If you’re safe, fed and warm, please stop losing your minds
What’s the lesson?
What is the take-away?
Sit your butt down, just say thank you and stay!
And all of the cases right there in that article
Those deaths are all caused by this one tiny particle
But look at our heroes
Giving lesson plans, change and hugs
Just facing down this terrible bug
Anyway, let them say “you’re welcome”
But you’ve gotta thank them first
Tell them that at home you’ll stay, and they’ll say
You’re welcome!
Because you know that they’ve got it the worst.
Hey, it’s your day to say you’re welcome
And they’re gonna need less resistance
They’re back out the door, once more
You’re welcome!
Cause none of them are allowed a social distance.
You’re welcome!
You’re welcome!
AND THANK YOU!
