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I’m OK!©
This is an excellent song for boosting self confidence in young children.
Words and Music by Mark and Helen Johnson
Used by permission of Out of the Ark Music
Song Lyrics View: Normal
I’m OK! I was meant to be.
No mistake, there’s a place for me.
Whatever people say,
I am me — and that’s OK!
I’m unique, there’s no-one like me.
It’s a fact, I’m a VIP.
No matter what they say,
I am me — and that’s OK!
I’m me! It’s a wonderful thing to be;
And I make no apology,
’Cause I’m learning to be myself.
It’s true! It’s OK to be me, not you;
’Cause the way that I’m made is good,
And I’m learning to like myself.
I’m OK! I have dignity.
You could say I’m at home with me.
Whatever people say,
I am me — and that’s OK!
I’m unique. Take a look at me.
Nothing cheap, this is quality!
No matter what they say,
I am me — and that’s OK!
I’m me! It’s a wonderful thing to be;
And I make no apology,
’Cause I’m learning to be myself.
It’s true! It’s OK to be me, not you;
’Cause the way that I’m made is good,
And I’m learning to like myself.
I’m OK! I was meant to be.
No mistake, there’s a place for me.
Whatever people say,
I am me — and that’s OK!
I’m unique, there’s no-one like me.
It’s a fact, I’m a VIP.
No matter what they say,
I am me — and that’s OK!
I’m OK!
(Additional vocals)
I’m OK! I was really meant to be,
There’s a place for me.
Whatever people say,
I am me — and that’s OK!
I’m unique, there’s nobody else like me.
It's a fact, I am a VIP.
No matter what they say,
I am me — and that’s OK!
I’m OK!
Song Information
This is an excellent song for boosting self confidence in young children.
Year group Reception, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Subject PSHE & Citizenship
SEN/Accessibility Slower backing tracks
Copyright/Public domain (PD) Copyright songs (c)
Teaching tool type Lesson plan
Vocal range Big (more than an octave)
Musical format Multiple parts
Lyrics/Song Sheets
Teaching Song Guides
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Song Writer Biography
Mark and Helen Johnson
Mark and Helen Johnson are a husband and wife team who have been writing music together for twenty years. Now used in over half the primary schools in the UK, their music continues to impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of children.
Mark and Helen also write for musical theatre and their songs are used in television and radio. They have three children and live in Surrey, England.
Publication information
Songs for EVERYbody
Out of the Ark Music
This PSHE resource contains 15 songs written around the general theme of the body, but more specifically, how to keep healthy, learning to accept oneself and to get along with others. This title is ideal for helping to teach Citizenship, the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL),
and developing the Healthy Schools concept.
Audio and copyright information
Audio information
The audio tracks were used by permission of Out of the Ark Music, sung by The Out of the Ark Choir, mastered by Denis Blackham at Skye Mastering.
Copyright information
All copyright music in the Sing Up programme is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting the UK Music and Sound Rights websites.
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Dr Galloway Report this comment
Posted 30th Nov 2011 06:30
I'm OK when I listen to this!
Sing Up Team Report this comment
Posted 17th Oct 2011 10:29
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Miss Durna Report this comment
Posted 21st Sep 2011 07:22
i cant download these sheets for my choir group!!!!!!
Maisie Green Green Report this comment
Posted 12th Jun 2011 11:16
great
Miss Molana Report this comment
Posted 25th Mar 2011 10:04
its my fav song
MS Engelmann Report this comment
Posted 8th Mar 2011 12:52
I can't download the music as I'm overseas but I've worked out the chords by ear all but one. Can anyone PLEASE tell me what is that chord in the refrain ,second line to go with "Apology" (sounds like Eb but it doesn't work as an Eb chord)
I have tried just about every combination, from inversions to augmentations etc just can't get it!
Thanks Jane (Hong Kong)
Mr Kasem Report this comment
Posted 2nd Mar 2011 07:59
Nice song
Singup Thacker Report this comment
Posted 24th Feb 2011 05:35
my teacher mrs night it is her best song ever
Miss Haddon Report this comment
Posted 17th Jan 2011 06:42
Did this in school last year cool !!!!!!!!!!
About Me Mason Report this comment
Posted 10th Jan 2011 07:01
I belive that this will help the kids so self confidents so this is a good song for my class!!!!!
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Miss Sivabalan Report this comment
Posted 29th Nov 2010 08:04
Selvia Sivabalan i love this song sooooooo much
Singer Soan Report this comment
Posted 27th Nov 2010 02:39
not bad i like it
Mrs Keenan Report this comment
Posted 4th Jul 2010 09:34
Great song. Year 5 used it in their class assembly and my Year 1s loved it so much they've asked me to find the music so they can sing it again.
Miss Mann Report this comment
Posted 28th May 2010 03:02
in school i learn this song
Miss Smith Report this comment
Posted 24th May 2010 08:43
this is a brill song i'am ok
James Kendall Report this comment
Posted 27th Mar 2010 02:47
the song is a great fing to help childran