Let Me Live

Let me cut my own hair
If it looks horrible
let me learn not to touch scissors and that hair grows back.

Let me spend my money
If the shirt's too little and the store doesn't give refunds,
let me learn to save my cash.

Let me kiss a boy
If he thinks it's just a fling and I get my heart broken,
let me learn that some boys are just that way.

Let me flunk my test
If I fail the class and miss the honor roll list,
let me learn to study more.

Let me me miss the short
If my team loses and I'm on the bench,
let me learn to concentrate on the basket.

Let me go out past curfew,
If I get grounded and miss the big party this weekend,
let me learn to follow the rules.

But most important, let me live.
If I learn a lesson,
you've done your part.