I wanted a dog but they bought me a cat.
I wanted a scarf but they bought me a hat.
I wanted some soda but got milk instead.
I like to stay up but they sent me to bed.

I wanted some ice cream but I got pie.
I wanted the truth but they told me a lie.
I wanted a shower but I got a bath.
I wanted more science but I got more math.

I wanted more candy but mommy said no.
I wanted a fast ride but my ride went slow.
I wanted a scooter but I got a bike.
Doesn’t anyone here even know what I like?

I wanted a brother but I got a sister.
I wanted her gone but that’s when I missed her.
I wanted to sing but can’t carry a tune.
I wanted a ladder to climb to the moon.

I wanted to move but they said I should sit.
I tried to behave but then I threw a fit.
I wanted to swim but I sank like a stone.
I wanted some friends when I felt so alone.

I wanted a ball but they bought me a bat.
And that brings us back to the dog and the cat.
So now that this story has come to the end,
You know the advice I will give you my friend.

Always remember and never forget,
You get what you get and you don’t get upset.