Hey There 2nd Grader

Hey there 2nd grader - you're in the second grade And even though today's the first day you don't have to be afraid 'Cause you got them all school supplies, all that stuff you gotta use You got the Harry Potter backpack-lunchbox combo Not to mention brand new shoes Hey there 2nd grader - no need to be afraid Even though today's the first day in the second grade Hey there 2nd grader, today's your first full day Kindergarten and the first grade, all that feels so far away Last week was still summertime, you were swimmin' in a swimmin' pool But vacation time is over now, now it's back to school Even though today's the first day in the second grade All the other kids are gonna be there so you don't have to be afraid But hey there 2nd grader - it's okay to be afraid 'Cause everything can feel so new in the second grade You gotta brand new teacher and a new bus driver too They repainted the cafeteria, now it smells so strange and new to you And you're bigger than the little kids but you're still in between And some of those older 3rd graders, they look a little mean But hey there 2nd grader I think you got it made There's so much to learn you're gonna have a lot of fun in the second grade There'll be field trips and experiments, class parties, art work, and books to read You got the number two pencils in your backpack, you got all you need I know your mom's a little nervous - dad's downright afraid Because they heard all about that homework that you'd be gettin' in the second grade Oh there'a whole lot of math homework You'd be gettin' in the second grade Oh, they got to help you with all that homework Yeah, gettin' in the second grade