When I grow up I think I'd like to be
I'd like to be a waitress and serve a lot of tea
But what if it got spilt on the Duchess of Peru?
Maybe there is something else instead that I can do.

Careers officer what can I do?
I'd like to be a superstar but that has fallen through...

When I grow up I think I'd like to be..
I'd like to be a footballer and appear on TV
I know that they get paid a lot but what about my legs?
Isn't there something else I'd rather do instead?

When I'm grown up I think I'd like to be..
I'd like to be a vet in the West Country.
But when it boils down to it I don't like the gore
I think I'd end up vomiting all over the floor.

Careers officer what can I do?
I'd like to be a superstar but that has fallen through...

When I grow up I think I'd like to be
A scientist with a secret lab that no-one else could see,
Think of all the explosive things that I could make
I wonder what would happen if I made atomic cake!

When I'm grown up I think I'd like to be
I'd like to be a sailor and sail the seven seas.
But when the waves are lumpy my tummy goes up and down
I think there's something else to do safely back in town.

Careers officer what can I do?
I'd like to be a superstar but that has fallen through...

When I grow up I think I'd like to be,
I'd like to be a racing driver racing on TV
But first I have to pass my test and get my license too.
So I'll have to wait for seven years for what I want to do

Careers officer what can I do?
I'd like to be a superstar but that has fallen through...

Should I try my hand at testing racing cars,
Preaching, teaching, fishing or pouring wine in bars.
Should I try to be the fist to land on Mars?
Driving, diving, farming or fixing broken cars?