by J & R Kenward & Richard Neil  

7 to 11 yrs  -  KS2  -  optional harmony  -  (2m 21)

Download contains:  Piano-vocal score, lyric sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks

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Theme  -  Resisting temptation, honesty, self-restraint, greed, cheating, stealing, choices, rules

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Content  -  This upbeat song tells the story of three different people confronted with tempting situations that involve wrong or right choices - whether to keep money that's found, to steal from a pile of sweets, or to cheat in a test. The message is that our actions have consequences, so our choices must be made carefully!  A very hooky song with a driving beat, this is a great choice for PHSE or assembly use. Optional harmonies and other technical points make this a strong choice for junior choir.

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Lyrics sample

Someone’s cash lies on the floor.

Do I pick it up and then walk through the door?

Someone’s cash lies on the floor.

Do I pick it up and then walk through the door?

Who will ever know if I put it in my pocket?

Who will ever know when there’s no-one here to stop it?

Temptation! Tricky situation!

Know what I want, but what should I do?

Temptation! Tricky situation!

What should I do? (Temptation! Temptation!)

There’s my brother fast asleep.

Lying next to him is a big pile of sweets…

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This song has a partner story and complete assembly on the same theme.  You can find this in 'Assemblies Alive KS2', which also contains 14 other assemblies, songs and stories.