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What would you like to do when you grow up? Here's a song about different jobs.

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Words to song

Nigel Naylor, he's a tailor
He makes trousers, suits and shirts
Penny Proctor, she's a doctor
Comes to see you when it hurts

Peter Palmer, he's a farmer
He's got cows and pigs and sheep
Wendy Witter, babysitter
Minds the kids when they're asleep

People work in the country
People work in the town
People work day and night
To make the world go round

Mabel Meacher, language teacher
Teaches English, French and Greek
Gary Gummer, he's a plumber
Call him when you've got a leak

Patty Prentice, she's a dentist
Keeps your teeth both clean and white
Ronnie Ryman, he's a fireman
Comes when there's a fire to fight

People work in the country
People work in the town
People work day and night
To make the world go round

People work in the country
People work in the town
People work day and night
To make the world go round

Song and lyrics © Andy Henley/Tym King; Animation by Cambridge English Online
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Which of the jobs from the song would you like to do when you grow up?

What do you think is the best job in the world?

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Comments

SapphireJamViolin's picture
Submitted by SapphireJamViolin on 3 February, 2012 - 13:03. Georgia Kids

i like this song.i want to be English teacher. 

SteepTutankhamun10's picture
Submitted by SteepTutankhamun10 on 21 January, 2012 - 18:26. Albania Kids

I like this song.I think it is a message to work if we want to live.We have to work everywhere is needed.We have to work in the country or in the town.

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Submitted by MissMagicTower on 20 January, 2012 - 13:36. Ukraine Kids

It is a very funny video. I like songs on this site.

DJMusicRugby's picture
Submitted by DJMusicRugby on 17 January, 2012 - 11:15. Slovenia Kids

I like this song! Is very nice and fine.
I singin it every time. XD

DancingBuddy2's picture
Submitted by DancingBuddy2 on 13 January, 2012 - 13:26. Romania Kids

i hate it !!!grrrrr!!!!!!

OrangeWildSitar's picture
Submitted by OrangeWildSitar on 2 January, 2012 - 09:58. Italy Kids

It's my favourite song!!!! I learnt it  by heart!!

TurquoiseTwilight40's picture
Submitted by TurquoiseTwilight40 on 27 December, 2011 - 15:24. Switzerland Kids

I hate this song. (GGGGGRRRRRR) it`s so bad. :-(

DancingBuddy2's picture
Submitted by DancingBuddy2 on 13 January, 2012 - 13:26. Romania Kids

oh yes
 

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Submitted by GoldGallerySkirt on 25 December, 2011 - 00:35. United States of America Kids

wonderful song now its stuck in my head wow
 

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Submitted by SteepTutankhamun10 on 18 December, 2011 - 21:23. Albania Kids

When i grow up i want to be a doctor if i choose any job of the song.The best job in the world is scientist.