Låttexter: George Shearing. Definitive George Shearing. Pick Yourself Up.

Please teacher, teach me something
Nice teacher, teach me something
I'm as awkward as a camel
That's not the worst

My two feet haven't met yet
But I'll be teacher's pet yet
'Cause I'm going to learn to dance or burst
I'll get that thing yet

Nothing's impossible, I have found
For when my chin is on the ground
I pick myself up, dust myself off
And start all over again

Can't lose my confidence if I slip
I'm grateful for a pleasant trip
I pick myself up, dust myself off
And start all over again

I'll work like a soul inspired
'Til the battle of the day is won
Though I am sick and tired
I will stick 'til the job is done

When I remember the famous men
Who had to fall to rise again
I take a deep breath, pick myself up, dust myself off
And start all over again

How am I doing, fellas?
Pick myself up, dust myself off
Start all over again
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