This is the band page for a musical I wrote called "Children and Parents".
The play was intended to be performed by children and adults with the main theme exp
Story behind the song
Act 1
In the opening act the children (9 year old Jamie, Kelly, and Charley) are with their families trying to help their parents with various tasks. The children make mistakes and get yelled at by their parents. They meet outside their houses and sing the first song of the musical.
Lyrics
(Jamie) I try to do the best I can
I only hope you understand
It's very hard when you're young like me
Try to remember how you used to be
(Charley) I make mistakes- I know that's true
I'm only human- just like you
But give me a chance, and Ill make you proud
I'm gone sing it right out loud
Chorus:
(J. & K.) I can do it
(Charley) That's what I say
(J. & K.) I can do it
(Charley) I'm ok
(J. & K.) I can do it
(Charley) Just let me try
(J. & K.) I can do it
(Charley) Let me try
(Kelly) I need to try, so I can grow
If I never try, I'll never know
It's in my nature- the way I am
I know I can do it- yes I can
Bridge:
(J. & K.) Try to remember when you were like me
(Charley) You were like me
(J. & K.) And the world was a new place to be
(Charley) Try to remember
(Jamie) Sometimes I get scared
(J. & K.) Sometimes I get lonely
(Charley) I need you
To help me through
Chorus:
(All) I can do it
I can do it
