Clifford T Ward A Song For Susan Lyrics

A Song For Susan Lyrics

Susan wants to be a secretary



She has all the necessary requirements



But since her mom left home, her dad's gone to pieces



And she has to stay and look after



Her brothers and sisters and all the housework.







Oh what a waste of education



Oh what a waste of education



Oh what a waste of education



Oh what a waste of education.







She was trying so hard in all her subjects



And her school report made it clear



That a little more concentration would make 



All the difference to her work.



But the subject she needed a little more help in



Was one that was not in the curriculum



The subject she needed a little more help in



Was one that was not on the time-table -







About the art of combining washing and ironing



And shopping and cooking and such . . . .



With homework essays, exam revision, punctuality



Prefect duties, choir practice, and



Playing for the school netball team.







Oh what a waste of education



Oh what a waste of education



Oh what a waste of education



Oh what a waste of education.







It's such a big responsibility



When you're only sixteen years old



And your friends are going out, buying new clothes



Going to discos, talking boyfriends,



Sending for college prospectuses.