Singing is Good For the Brain

Scientists took xrays and tested molecules	
Tried to learn why kids who sing do better than others in school
With graphs with computers the data was compiled
And when the research ws complete, music teachers smiled.

Science has the answer, it's easy to explain.
Singing is good, singing is good, singing is good
For your brain, for your brain. For your brain.

When you hum and sing and chant you start to feel serene
Your brain releases serotonin and lots of dopamine.
Your left brain and your right brain begin to synchronize
And all your neural circuits shine like starry summer skies.

Singing helps you take things in, it helps you to relax.
Makes it easier to remember, ideas figures and facts.
What you learn with music is harder to forget.
Even grownups start to sing, when they recite the alphabet.

So tell all the school boards, and the administrators, 
Tell all of the parents, and the legislators.
Now we know that music, makes it all much better.
And imagine just what good it does, when we all sing together.

© Stuart Stotts 2003