Hey There 2nd Grader Loudon Wainwright III

Hey there 2nd grader - you're in the second grade
And even though today's the first day you don't have to be afraid
'Cause you got them all school supplies, all that stuff you gotta use
You got the Harry Potter backpack-lunchbox combo
Not to mention brand new shoes

Hey there 2nd grader - no need to be afraid
Even though today's the first day in the second grade

Hey there 2nd grader, today's your first full day
Kindergarten and the first grade, all that feels so far away
Last week was still summertime, you were swimmin' in a swimmin' pool
But vacation time is over now, now it's back to school

Even though today's the first day in the second grade
All the other kids are gonna be there so you don't have to be afraid

But hey there 2nd grader - it's okay to be afraid
'Cause everything can feel so new in the second grade
You gotta brand new teacher and a new bus driver too
They repainted the cafeteria, now it smells so strange and new to you

And you're bigger than the little kids but you're still in between
And some of those older 3rd graders, they look a little mean

But hey there 2nd grader I think you got it made
There's so much to learn you're gonna have a lot of fun in the second grade
There'll be field trips and experiments, class parties, art work, and books to read
You got the number two pencils in your backpack, you got all you need