You Better Sit Down Kids
Cher
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Better sit down kids I'll tell you why, kids You might not understand, kids But give it a try, kids Now how should I put this I've got something to say You mother is staying But I'm going away No, we're not mad, kids It's hard to say why Your mother and I Don't see eye to eye Say your prayers before you go to bed Make sure you get yourself to school on time I know you'll do the things your mother asks She's gonna need you most to stay in line Keep in mind your mother's gonna need Your help a whole lot more than she ever did before No more fights over little things because I won't be here to stop them anymore I know you don't want this, neither do we But sometimes things happen That we can't foresee Now try to be calm, kids And don't look so sad Just cause I am leaving I'll still be your dad Just remember I love you And though I'm not here Just call if you need me And I'll always be near Better sit down kids I'll tell you why, kids You might not understand, kids But give it a try, kids Now how should I put this I've got something to say You mother is staying But I'm going away No, we're not mad, kids It's hard to say why Your mother and I Don't see eye to eye Well, I have to go now So kiss me goodbye My eyes are just red, kids I'm too big to cry
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Written by: Sonny Bono
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"You Better Sit Down Kids" by Cher was released in 1967.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Cher's biggest solo hits during the 60s.
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SongwriterThis timeless tune was written by Sonny Bono, Cher's then-husband and musical partner.
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Album"You Better Sit Down Kids" is taken from the album "With Love, Cher," marking its third single.
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PerspectiveInterestingly, Cher sings the song from the perspective of a man telling his children that their mother is leaving, and they will be staying with him, a unique role reversal in lyrics.
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Grammy NominationThe influential song led Cher to her first Grammy nomination, for Best Contemporary Female Solo Vocal Performance.
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Energy Crisis InfluenceThe song was used in a PSA campaign about the energy crisis in California with slight modification to the lyrics by Sonny Bono in 1974.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the reputable record label, Imperial Records.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including Glen Campbell, Phish, and Liza Minnelli.
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High SalesThe song was one of Cher's strongest selling singles of the 60s, selling approximately 500,000 copies.
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