The Song Inspired by Promise Academy and the book Whatever It Takes

Whatever It Takes
By: Robert A. Anaya

A blues/rock and roll beat in the key of E

Chorus:

Whatever I need to say
Whatever I need to do
All that i want is to be through to you
Thats what im gonna do
Thats what im gonna say
Whatever it takes to get through to you

Don't really care the color of your skin
your type of shoes, your friends your kin
Got one objective, so let me be clear
to teach you something, beyond books its clear

Here's the first lesson, hear it right hear
be quick to listen and slower to speak
cause your mouth alone can make you weak.

There's all types of people and cultures to learn
whole lotta fun and memories to burn
let me say it now, say it for your ear
grudge less, judge less, fudge less keep your heart clear.

Pick up your books, Ipad, paper phone
read what you can, read all along
this world is full of heartache and scam
filter it all, do it for yourself and for others at hand.

This verse goes out to teachers one and all
There is no escaping, no running at all
there's no cookie cutter, no perfect templet
pick your poison and mix it with your fudge
never stop learning and yearning for love
its your class so go make it happen

You might need to change up and find a new pitch
If you don't you kids will through you in a ditch
Its your choice Its your class so go make it happen.

Give kids a challenge and don't forget some praise
Keep them really busy so they don't begin to daze
Don't give up, don't give up, don't give up
so go make it happen.

There's more to teaching then appeared reality
Beyond the class and school this crude visibility
empty stomachs, mixed with full, you cannot see
Drugs and alcohol with limited maturity

Parents come in two, one or not at all
in all varieties, structured homes and some falling down
A mix you soon will see
Be aware, be aware, be aware
and find some help and go make it happen

There is so much to do with mixed ideology
Teaching is a progress with regress towards a better society
Rich and poor, a collective economy
make a difference, take a chance, go make it happen


Whatever I need to say
Whatever I need to do
All that i want is to be through to you
Thats what im gonna do
Thats what im gonna say
Whatever it takes to get through to you