This page features a video of the poem “If”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 7th 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
If you have a kind word to say,
Say it now.
If you have something to give,
Give it now.
If you can make someone glad,
Or another less sad,
Do it now, do it now, do it now.
If there’s good news to give,
Give it now.
If there is friendship to show,
Hope you can raise,
Or someone you can praise,
Do it now, do it now, do it now.
If you have trust to bestow,
Give it now.
If there’s courage to give,
Pain you can ease
Or someone you can please,
Do it now, do it now, do it now.
Refrain : Now before it is too late
Now’s the time for the good deed,
Do not wait until tomorrow,
For it may be just a little too late.
Say it now.
If you have something to give,
Give it now.
If you can make someone glad,
Or another less sad,
Do it now, do it now, do it now.
If there’s good news to give,
Give it now.
If there is friendship to show,
Hope you can raise,
Or someone you can praise,
Do it now, do it now, do it now.
If you have trust to bestow,
Give it now.
If there’s courage to give,
Pain you can ease
Or someone you can please,
Do it now, do it now, do it now.
Refrain : Now before it is too late
Now’s the time for the good deed,
Do not wait until tomorrow,
For it may be just a little too late.
Summary
The poem gives a simple but powerful message that good actions should be done immediately rather than postponed. If we have a kind word, a gift, friendship, praise, or good news to share, we should offer it now. We should also make people happy, reduce someone's pain, and give courage whenever we have the opportunity. Waiting until tomorrow may make us lose the chance to do something valuable. The poem therefore teaches us to act with kindness and generosity before it is too late.
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