Instruction Thru Film

[Intro: Dad]
And so the angel told Tom if he'd be a good boy
He'd have God for his father and never lack joy
Goodnight, Tom
Sleep tight, Tom

[Verse 1]
These are not deeds that save you
For love is the fire that must claim you
Whisper half-prayers in the night
Turn off the lamp, and you turn out the light

[Filmstrip Narrator]
Tom remembers to wash his hands before meals and to brush his teeth at least three times a day, while cutting down on in-between-meal snacks

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Story book pages' rustling cease
At clock's last chime, the lock's released
And silence beats his silent drum
Space, with gaunt eyes, bids you come

[Verse 2]
Here is the cure to avail you
God nailed on a tree to replace you
Eclipsing the luster of light
Thoughts that are dark as the darkest night

[Filmstrip Narrator]
Tom knows that proper grooming is the by-product of a healthy attitude and high moral fiber. Tom likes people, and people like Tom

[Pre-Chorus 2]
These are your drowsy days in vain
You will not wake to sleep again
Will come the hour when you will never
Sleep again but wake forever

[Chorus]
Boys on detention
Pay close attention
To sound instruction
Through film
Boys on detention
Pay close attention
To sound instruction
Through film

[Verse 1]
These are not deeds that save you
For love is the fire that must claim you
Whisper half-prayers in the night
Turn off the lamp, and you turn out the light

[Filmstrip Narrator]
Tom is polite to classmates and teachers. "Please" and "Thank you" says Tom with a smile!"

[Chorus]
Boys on detention
Pay close attention
To sound instruction
Through film
Boys on detention
Pay close attention
To sound instruction
Through film
Boys on detention
Pay close attention
To sound instruction
Through film
Boys on detention
Pay close attention
To sound instruction
Through film