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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
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!
This is an excellent song for boosting self confidence in young children.
Year group 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Reception
Accompaniment Accompanied
Vocal range an 11th
Style Other
Subject PSHE & Citizenship
Musical feature syncopation
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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.
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 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.
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