Shoe Shine Boy
Embracing Dignity in Toil: Shoe Shine Boy's Resilience
Lyrics
Though you haven't many toys
Despite having few toys,
You don't envy any boys
You don't feel envious of other boys,
Every day's a work day,
Every day is a working day for you,
Your work is just a game
Your work feels like a game,
I'd like to sing your praise
The singer wants to praise you,
but I don't know your name
But doesn't know your name,
You're just a shoe shine boy
You're just a shoe shine boy,
You work hard all day
You work hard throughout the day,
Shoe shine boy
A shoe shine boy,
Got no time to play
With no time for play,
Every nickel helps a lot
Every nickel you earn is valuable,
So shine, shine, shoe shine boy.
So keep shining, shoe shine boy.
You find joy in the things you do
You find joy in your work,
Shoe shine boy seldom ever blue
A shoe shine boy rarely feels sad,
You're content with what you've got
You're content with what you have,
So shine, shine, shoe shine boy.
So keep shining, shoe shine boy.
People look at you with scorn
People look down on you because of your worn-out clothes,
'cos your clothes are worn and torn
Despite this, you don't complain,
Still you never whine
You maintain a positive attitude,
You keep looking up and down the street
You keep looking around on the street,
Pleading with each one you meet
Pleading with everyone you meet,
Brother can you spare a shine.
Asking if they can spare a shine.
Oh, Shoe shine boy soon the day will come
Oh, shoe shine boy, a better day will come for you,
Shoe shine boy soon a tune you'll hum
Soon, you'll hum a cheerful tune,
Every nickel helps a lot
Every earned nickel matters,
So shine, shine, shoe shine boy.
So keep shining, shoe shine boy.
Shoe shine, shoe shine boy
Shoe shine, shoe shine boy.
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