Helen Shapiro

Well, just because I'm in my teens

And I still go to school.

Don't think that I dream childlish dreams

I'm nobody's fool.

Don't mother me - that makes me wild.

And please don't treat me like a child.

It's often said that youngsters should be seen and not be heard.

But I want you to realize that is quite absurd.

Don't wanna be so meek and mild.

So, please don't treat me like a child.

Gonna be my own adviser

'cause my mind's my own.

Then I will be much the wiser,

My opinion of you has got to be known.

The best years of my life I know are those when I am young.

And since I'm sure that this is so

Gonna have my fun.

So, if I feel like running wild

Well, please don't treat me like a child.

Repeat:

Gonna be my own........

The best years............

Don't ever treat me like a child.