The Old High School Just Ain't What it Used to Be

(to the tune of "The Old Gray Mare")
By Judy Dodge Cummings

The old high school just ain't what it used to be,
Ain't what it used to be,
Ain't what it used to be.
The old high school just ain't what it used to be
Many long years ago.

Refrain
Many long years ago
Many long years ago.
The old high school just ain't what it used to be many long years ago.

Now teachers come to school wearing a bullet-proof vest
So they don't get shot in the chest.
It makes an awful mess.
Now teachers come to school wearing a bullet-proof vest, unlike
Many long years ago.

Refrain…

We have to teach a lot more subjects than we used to do,
Like how to make your bed,
And don't forget Sex Ed.
I'd rather just teach American history instead, like
Many long years ago.

Refrain…

But instead of making more money, our paychecks are capped.
Can you imagine that?
We're in a financial trap.
Inflation goes up, but our salaries go spat, unlike
Many long years ago.

Refrain…

What I'd like is for all teachers to get a raise today
Make money in overtime pay.
A vacation for the month of May.
What I'd really like for teachers is to get some respect today, like
Many long years ago.