Verse 1:
I remember those Christmas mornings, toys under the tree,
Mom and Dad worked hard, to give the best to me.
But there’s one thing they gave me, that didn’t come wrapped in a bow,
A push to hit the books, and learn all that I could know.

Chorus:
Gifts may come and go, and they might make you smile,
But the knowledge that you gain will carry you every mile.
They might not have the money to give you all you see,
But the greatest gift of all is the education you receive.

Verse 2:
I’ve still got that old football, but it’s dusty on the shelf,
And those new shoes I once loved, they don’t even fit myself.
But the lessons I was taught, they’re always in my mind,
They’re the keys to my future, the treasure I can’t leave behind.

Chorus:
Gifts may come and go, and they might make you smile,
But the knowledge that you gain will carry you every mile.
They might not have the money to give you all you see,
But the greatest gift of all is the education you receive.

Bridge:
So if your folks are telling you, hit those books, stay in school,
Know they’re giving you a gift, that’ll help you through and through.
You’ll outgrow the toys, you’ll move past the trends,
But what you learn will stay with you, right until the end.

Chorus:
Gifts may come and go, and they might make you smile,
But the knowledge that you gain will carry you every mile.
They might not have the money to give you all you see,
But the greatest gift of all is the education you receive.

Outro:
Yeah, you might forget the presents, but you’ll never lose the light,
That education brings, guiding you through life.
So thank your folks for the push, for making school your goal,
’Cause the greatest gift of all is the knowledge in your soul.