Mom, must I stay inside

when raindrops start to fall?

I want to play outside

and run and kick the ball

Sweetie, you’ll catch a cold

then, those sniffles and cough

You must do as you’re told

you’ve played outside enough

But Mom, the rain is great

getting wet is not bad

I won’t stay out too late

staying in makes me sad

Sorry, it has to be

you have plenty of games

Curl up and watch TV

you’ll stay in when it rains

But, I like the fresh air

even with all the rain

It’s better wet out there

indoors drives me insane

I don’t want to argue

You’re not listening at all

While I truly love you

you drive me up the wall