Chew the fat, race to the top America, Land of the Free That’s none for you, ten for me Empty bowls at the poverty line Hunger decides, tests define It’s hard to read when you live on the street - no child left behind It’s hard to read when there’s nothing to eat - no child left behind It’s hard to read when the only trail - no child left behind Leads from jail, to jail, to jail Hopscotch at the poverty line Arm the kids with food for thought Why some have tons while they have naught To ask aloud, “Is something wrong?” No money for school, plenty for bombs It’s hard to read when you live on the street - no child left behind It’s hard to read when there’s nothing to eat - no child left behind It’s hard to read when the only trail - no child left behind Leads from jail, to jail, to jail Give them a pencil and a task - no child left behind Choose to listen, never ask - no child left behind Why the president’s kids go to private schools - no child left behind Why the rich and poor follow different rules No child left… No child left behind