Intro: B C 
F 
Be kind to your parents 
C7/G 
Although they don't deserve it 
Remember that grownups is 
F 
A difficult stage of life. 
F 
They're apt to be nervous 
C7/G 
And overexcited 
                                   F 
Confused by the daily storm and strife 
G / A / Bb 
Just keep in mind 
F   
Though it seems hard, I know 
G7                                    C7 
Most parents once were children long ago  
    Bb 
Incredible! 
F 
So treat them with patience 
C7/G 
And kind understanding 
                                     F 
In spite of the foolish things they do 
Bb                   F            G7            C7 (Bb) F 
Some day you might wake up, and find you're a parent too!