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Clear the Air

Music by Steve James, Lyrics by Clay Aquin and Steve James
© 2000 Steve James Productions, B.M.I.
Performed by Jared Young (vocal) and Clay Aquin (rap)
Arranged by John Hancock

(Chorus)
Be smart, don’t start
Everybody breathe freely everywhere
Be smart, don’t start
Clear the air (repeat)

(Verse)
There’s somethin’ I wanna say to you
About a problem I see people goin’ through
So listen to what I have to say
You never know it just might save your life one day

(Pre chorus)
Some people think they’re tough when
You see them puffin’
But I don’t think it’s cool
Don’t want to hear them wheezin’
When there’s no reason
Do you wanna hear my rule

(Chorus)

(Rap)
Be strong, don’t smoke, here’s my song
And if you follow what I’m sayin’ sing along
About that little white stick that isn’t cool
Make your lungs turn black, it’s true
You see I’m true to my statement when I say,
“Don’t start”
Not good for the body or that little ol’ heart
So if you see a friend take it from his hand
Be a friend not a fan take a stand
Thinkin’ about the bond that everyone will share
Once we all come together just to clear the air
You want to talk like this… say no
You want to cough like this… say no
I often think to myself how would it be
If everywhere in the world were smoke free
Some say second hand is worse than the first
Would you rather hear it from a doctor or a nurse
Smoking’s bad, yep it will make you sick
Did I mention a hard habit to kick
So just remember four words and do your part
All together now,
Be smart, don’t start

(Chorus)
So listen to what I have to say
You never know it just might save your life one day

(Prechorus)

(Chorus)

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