I know, the past will catch you up as you run faster
I know, the last in line is always called a bastard
I know, the past will catch you up as you run faster
I know
I know

I know, you cut me loose in contradiction
I know, I'm all wrapped up in sweet attrition
I know, it's asking for your benediction
I know
I know

I know, the past will catch you up as you run faster
I know, the last in line is always called a bastard
I know, the past will catch you up as you run faster
I know
I know

I know, the past will catch you up as you run faster
I know, the last in line is always called a bastard
I know, the past will catch you up as you run faster
I know

Do you like  the things that life is showing you?

Where are you going to?      Do you know?

Do you get whet you’re hoping for?

When you look behind you there’s no open door

Whet are you hoping for?       Do you know?

Once we were standing stiil in time

Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds

You know how I loved you but my spirit was free

Lauging at the questions that you once asked of me

Do you know where you’re going to?

Do you like the things that life is showing you?

Where are you going to?    Do you know?

Now looking back ay all we’ve planned

We let  so many dreams just slip through our hands

Why must we wait so long before we’ll see

How sad the answers to those questiions can be

Do you know where you’re  going to?

Do you like the things that life is showing you?

Where are you going to?    Do you know?

Do you get what you’re hoping for?

When you look behind you there’s no open door.

what are you  hoping for?   Do you know?

There are twenty years to go,
The best of all I hope.
Enjoy the ride, the medicine show.

And thems the breaks for we designer fakes.
We need to concentrate on more then meets the eye.

There are twenty years to go,
The faithful and the low.
The best of starts, the broken heart, the stone.
There are twenty years the go,
The punch drunk and the blow.
The worst of starts, the mercy part, the phone.

And thems the breaks for we designer fakes.
We need to concentrate on more then meets the eye.
And thems the breaks for we designer fakes.
But it's you I take 'cause your the truth not I.

There are twenty years to go.
A golden age I know.
But all will pass, will end to fast, you know.

There are twenty years to go,
And many friends I hope.
Though some may hold the rose some hold the rope.

And that's the end and that's the start of it.
That's the whole and that's the part of it.
That's the high and that's the heart of it.
That's the long and that's the short of it.
That's the best and that's the test in it.
That's the doubt, the doubt,
The trust in it.
That's the sight and that's the sound of it.
That's the gift and that's the trick in it.

You're the truth not I.

Scene 2 The Big Race Notice
The next day, after the English lesson, Blue Joe walked near the sports room.
He looked at all the fit students jumping and running. Then he looked at his big tummy. The tuck shop was nearby! Blue Joe was really hungry. Though he was hungry for chocolate, he told himself that he must not even think about it."I must not have any chocolate. Then one day I will be fit." Then he saw a group of students outside the sports room. They were all looking at a small piece of paper.
Blue Joe: Here comes my chance. I will take part in the Big Race. I can get fit and I might even win. All the other students laughed.
Student 1: Our big chocolate-eater is going to run?
Student 2: But Blue Joe, you'll need years to run around the forest!
Blue Joe was unhappy. Cha-cha passed by and heard the laughs. She came near and encouraged Joe.
Cha-cha: Blue Joe, don't be sad. I'll stand by you.
Gagawu: But how could Cha-cha beat Spider Tom?
Cookie: Yes, Tom runs every day!
Cha-cha: If Clue Joe works hard, he will win. I 'm sure.
Blue Joe: Thank you, Cha-cha. Blue Joe was happy and confident now. He went straight to Mr. Popken's room.
Blue Joe: Good afternoon, Mr. Popken. Mr. Popken: Hello, Blue Joe. Can I help you?
Blue Joe: Mr. Popken, I want to join the Big Race!
Mr. Popken: Are you sure, Joe? You have only two weeks to prepare.
Blue Joe: I will try my best! I will work hard!
Mr. Popken: Okay, I'll put your name down on the list.
Blue Joe: Thank you very much, Mr. Popken!

Scene 3 Prepare for the race
The next day, Blue Joe got up early. He looked at himself in a mirror and thought.
"There's not much time left. Today I'll go for a run!" Joe's mother and father looked very surprised when they saw him.
Dad: It's the first time he got up so early.
Mum: Good morning, Joe. You are early this morning!
Dad: Yes, and you're in sports clothes. Are you going to jog?
Blue Joe: Not only jog, I'll jump and swim as well. I must prepare for the Big Race.
Mum: Do you want to have some breakfast first?
Blue Joe: Yes, please! Can I have fruit, mum? Both Joe's father and mother were surprised!
Mum: Joe, why don't you want chocolate cake this morning?
Blue Joe: No chocolate cake for me, thanks. I'm on a diet! After breakfast, Blue Joe walked out of his house. He went through the forest to the beach.
On the beach he worked very hard. He swam in the sea. He ran along the sand. He jumped up and down. He stretched his whole body.Soon he was very tired, so he went home to prepare for school. At school, Blue Joe did not eat any chocolate. He only ate vegetables for lunch. His friends were shocked!
Gagawu: Are you feeling alright, Blue Joe?
Blue Joe: I'm okay. Thank you.
Cookie: Are you on a diet?
Blue Joe: Yes, I'm preparing for the Big Race!
Cha-cha: Blue Joe! One day of preparing is not enough. Keep working!
Blue Joe: Yes, you're right. Thank you. Tomorrow I will run again!