I'VE GOT TO TALK TO THEM (3:01)

CHORUS:
I've got to talk to them,
talk about it,
talk, talk, talk.
It's amazing what talking can do!

(sing CHORUS 3 more times)

(1)
When someone says or does something I don't like, I've got to talk to them about it; not get into a fight.
So I'll say, "Please don't...!" and tell them how I feel.
I may find they didn't do what I thought they did, for real.

CHORUS (SUNG 4 TIMES)

(2)
When a problem with someone has got me feeling mad, I won't bottle up my anger or explode with no control, I won't take it out on others---that's just as bad.
So what could I do? Well, I've found it's often true...

CHORUS (SUNG 4 TIMES)

(3)
One way to resolve a conflict, I have seen Is when I share what I feel and how I think, And I'm willing to listen to the other side.
Fighting makes a problem larger; talking cuts it down to size!

CHORUS (SUNG 4 TIMES)

Think and Share Invitations
* Think and share about a time when you and another person had a conflict that involved hurt feelings, and perhaps a misunderstanding.
* Please share about how talking about it, sharing feelings, and careful listening resolved the problem, or at least managed the conflict in helpful way.
* Why do you think it is important to talk about your problems, and who are the people in your life who help you do that?


For Songs connected with 5 Reproducible stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories for a Better World
https://lkwbetterworld.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/5-17-21-csbw-5-sample-stories-w.-songs-bonus-resources-and-list-of-other-stories.pdf


Lyrics by Linda K. Williams with Patricia Mikkelson -- Lead Singer and Producer Patricia Mikkelson
Lead Singer and Producer Patricia Mikkelson,
Simplified Living Coach and Professional Organizer, www.becomeorganized.wordpress.com

Words and music copyright 1990 by Linda K. Williams
Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com CaringandCapableKids.com https://caringandcapablekids.com/

This song is part of a no-cost set of songs and resources, CARING AND CAPABLE KIDS -- 52 Songs written and recorded by Linda K. Williams and Friends, available at https://caringandcapablekids.com/caring-and-capable-kids/
* Offered at no cost for use in Classrooms, Distance Learning, Music Programs, After-School Programs, and Homes
for Social Emotional Learning, Music Therapy, and Developing Resilience, Empathy, and a Trauma - Informed / Responsive Lens
* Bonus Resources available via hyperlinks "Think and Share Invitations" for each song are offered as springboards for Restorative / Community Building Circles Writing / Journaling Pair and Share, and more.
* PLEASE ALSO CONSIDER engaging in Visual and Performing Arts inspired by the Lyrics ~ draw ~ paint ~ dance ~ mindful movement ~ hand motions ~ write additional lyrics, skits ~ and more


Link for this song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FgvbI9ZKA4&list=OLAK5uy_kw6aTs5dEm_UxrS59m1RBnyW8zCDMLZ7E&index=6

YouTube link for album
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kw6aTs5dEm_UxrS59m1RBnyW8zCDMLZ7E