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Every school kid knows the agony of measuring up to the latest brand name clothing standards. In this poignant song, an older sister imparts valuable wisdom and affirms her younger sisters true assets. And a father builds understanding as he tells his son the economic truths behind those high priced labels.

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Chorus:
Clothes don't make the person
Labels don't make the clothes.
Don't be fooled by what they say is cool.
You're the only one that really knows.
You're the only one that really knows.

Michelle came home, threw her books on the chair
Laid down on her bed and cried.
Her sister came in, said: "What's wrong, Shelly?"
and sat down by her side.
"The popular girls in my class don't like me
They said what I wear is uncool.
I have to go buy some brand name jeans
before I show my face back at school.

Her sister gently stroked her hair and said:
"Shel', I can see your hurt.
I'd like to share something from my heart;
You can take it for what it's worth.
You're friendly and caring, you're good at piano.
and jumping doubles, too.
You're fun to be with, you've got lots of interests.
There's no one to compare with you.
And just remember that:

Chorus

Josh got mad 'cause his dad won't buy him
those high priced basketball shoes.
He says some guys on his team make fun of
him and say it's his fault when they lose.
His dad said, "Son, you can save your money t
o buy that big label brand.
If I could afford them, I still wouldn't buy them
I'll tell you why I take this stand:

"The ones who make those shoes can't even afford
To wear them on their own feet.
On a dollar a day, their pay is so low,
They can barely afford to eat.
While our hard earned money helps make the company
owners get richer each day.
I can't tell you what to do with the pressure that's on you.
But I'm loving you all the way.
"Just please remember that...."

Final Chorus :

Clothes don't make the person
And labels don't make the clothes.
Don't be fooled by what they say is cool.
You're the only one that really knows.
Let's watch were our money goes.

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from Come Join the Circle: Lessonsongs For Peacemaking, released December 10, 2001
© 2000 Paulette Meier

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Paulette Meier Cincinnati, Ohio

Paulette's singing and songwriting skills have served the causes of peace, justice, and the earth for the past 30 years. Her award winning children's CD, Come Join the Circle, inspires children in the ways of peace in families and classrooms across the country. More recently, she has turned to promoting inner peace through putting Quaker Wisdom to chant. ... more

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