This page features a video of the poem “One Thing at a Time”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 4th Standard English Santoor. 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
Work while you work,
Play while you play;
To be useful and happy,
That is the way.
All that you do,
Do with all your might;
Things done by halves,
Are never done right.
One thing at a time,
And that done well;
Is a very good rule,
As many can tell.
Moments should never,
Be trifled away;
So, work while you work,
And play while you play.
Play while you play;
To be useful and happy,
That is the way.
All that you do,
Do with all your might;
Things done by halves,
Are never done right.
One thing at a time,
And that done well;
Is a very good rule,
As many can tell.
Moments should never,
Be trifled away;
So, work while you work,
And play while you play.
Summary
This poem teaches the importance of balancing work and play properly. It
advises us to concentrate fully on work when it is time to work and
enjoy play when it is time to play. Every task should be done with full
effort because half-hearted work is rarely done well. It also recommends
doing one thing at a time and completing it carefully. Finally, the poem
reminds us not to waste valuable time.
advises us to concentrate fully on work when it is time to work and
enjoy play when it is time to play. Every task should be done with full
effort because half-hearted work is rarely done well. It also recommends
doing one thing at a time and completing it carefully. Finally, the poem
reminds us not to waste valuable time.
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