A Song For Susan lyrics

Susan wants to be a secretary

She has all the necessary requirements

But since her mom left home, her dad`s gone to pieces

And she has to stay and look after

Her brothers and sisters and all the housework.



Oh what a waste of education

Oh what a waste of education

Oh what a waste of education

Oh what a waste of education.



She was trying so hard in all her subjects

And her school report made it clear

That a little more concentration would make

All the difference to her work.

But the subject she needed a little more help in

Was one that was not in the curriculum

The subject she needed a little more help in

Was one that was not on the time-table -



About the art of combining washing and ironing

And shopping and cooking and such . . . .

With homework essays, exam revision, punctuality

Prefect duties, choir practice, and

Playing for the school netball team.



Oh what a waste of education

Oh what a waste of education

Oh what a waste of education

Oh what a waste of education.



It`s such a big responsibility

When you`re only sixteen years old

And your friends are going out, buying new clothes

Going to discos, talking boyfriends,

Sending for college prospectuses.
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