This page features a video of the poem “Safety First”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 4th Standard English Second 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
Up the street I look to see
If any traffic’s near to me,
Down the street I look as well
And listen for a horn or bell.
There’s something coming – wait a bit,
If I run out I may be hit,
But now the road is nice and clear,
No car or motor–bus is near,
I’ll run across the road so wide,
And so get safely to the other side.
If any traffic’s near to me,
Down the street I look as well
And listen for a horn or bell.
There’s something coming – wait a bit,
If I run out I may be hit,
But now the road is nice and clear,
No car or motor–bus is near,
I’ll run across the road so wide,
And so get safely to the other side.
Summary
The poem teaches children how to cross a road safely. It tells them to
look in both directions and listen for horns or bells. It warns that
running onto the road without checking can cause harm. The child waits
until the road is clear of cars and buses. Only then does the child
cross safely to the other side.
look in both directions and listen for horns or bells. It warns that
running onto the road without checking can cause harm. The child waits
until the road is clear of cars and buses. Only then does the child
cross safely to the other side.
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