This page features a video of the poem “NOBODY’S FRIEND”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 3rd Standard English First Language. Along with its summary in three languages and transliterated songs. It serves as a valuable learning resource for students and parents, with each song accompanied by its respective lyrics for easy sing-along. The synchronized lyrics help learners follow and recite the song as it progresses, making memorization and learning by heart easier, more effective, and enjoyable.
Lyrics
English
She had some sweets that she wouldn’t share,
She had a book that she wouldn’t lend,
She wouldn’t let anyone play with her doll,
She’s nobody’s friend!
He had some toffee, and ate every bit of it,
He had a bicycle he wouldn’t lend,
He never let any one play with his train,
He’s nobody’s friend !
But I’ll share all of my sweets with you,
My ball and my books and games I will lend;
Here’s half my apple and half my cake
- I’m your friend
She had a book that she wouldn’t lend,
She wouldn’t let anyone play with her doll,
She’s nobody’s friend!
He had some toffee, and ate every bit of it,
He had a bicycle he wouldn’t lend,
He never let any one play with his train,
He’s nobody’s friend !
But I’ll share all of my sweets with you,
My ball and my books and games I will lend;
Here’s half my apple and half my cake
- I’m your friend
Summary
This poem contrasts people who refuse to share with a
child who happily shares everything. The first two examples show
children who keep sweets, books, toys, bicycles, and trains only for
themselves. Because they do not share or allow others to play, they have
no friends. The final speaker offers sweets, a ball, books, games, and
even half an apple and cake. The poem teaches that sharing and
generosity help us build friendship.
child who happily shares everything. The first two examples show
children who keep sweets, books, toys, bicycles, and trains only for
themselves. Because they do not share or allow others to play, they have
no friends. The final speaker offers sweets, a ball, books, games, and
even half an apple and cake. The poem teaches that sharing and
generosity help us build friendship.
Author
Enid Blyton