[Intro: John Keating] We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry Because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with pa**ion Poetry, beauty, romance, love, These are what we stay alive for. [Chorus: John Keating] (x2) Carpe Diem; Seize the day! "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may." Strive to find your own voice. Seize the day. Look at it in another way [Verse 1: John Keating] We are members of the human race And the human race Is filled with pa**ion Words and ideas can change the world [Verse 2: John Keating] The powerful play goes on And you may contribute a verse The powerful play goes on Goes on. [Scene 1] [Mrs. Sellner] Do you have any special sk**s? [Daniel Hillard] Oh yes, I do! I do voices. [Mrs. Sellner] What do you mean: you do voices? [Daniel Hillard] I do voices. (Yes!) [Verse 3: Mrs. Doubtfire] I'm a hip old granny who can hip hop be bop
Dance dance dance till you drop drop drop I'm a hip old granny who can hip hop be bop Yo yo make a wicked cup of coco [Verse 4: Robin Williams] I'm a raptor doing what I can Gonna eat everything till the appearance of man Yo yo see me I'm living below the soil I'll be back but I'm coming as oil [Verse 5: Adrian Cronauer & Mrs. Doubtfire] This is rock and roll Dance dance dance till you drop drop drop Cast your eyes to the summer sky And today – make a wish [Verse 6: Robin Williams] You must strive to find your own voice. Because the longer you wait to begin, The less likely you are to find at all. [Chorus: John Keating] (x2) Carpe Diem; Seize the day! "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may." Strive to find your own voice. Seize the day. Look at it in another way [Outro: Robin Williams] Only in their dreams can men be truly free Twas always thus, and always thus will be