There is a boy across the way
He's there at night when I can play
He's sort of fat and not too tall
He likes to chase and catch his ball
I want to ride my bike with him
Go to the park or take a swim
But Mama says I have to stay
Out of his reach six feet away

My Papa says there's been a change
The world we once knew has gone strange
Some sickness that we cannot see
Is causing people misery
At first I thought that it was cool
That we'd stay home from work and school
But with each week that goes on by
I find it harder not to cry

There are so many things I miss
Like Grandpa's hug and Grandma's kiss
I miss popcorn at the theater
Saving quarters for the meter
Playing Tag with friends at recess
Waiting while Mom buys a new dress
My hideout by my neighbor's house
Taking care of the class mouse

My Papa wishes it weren't so
My Mama wishes we could go
And take a trip and have some fun
And spend a Spring day in the sun
But she knows that we have to wait
And he knows that it's just our fate
To stay until the worst is passed
I only hope it doesn't last

I see that boy across the way
When Mama lets me out to play
He comes on out at half past five
We wave to say we're still alive
Then play alone until it's late
And Mama calls me in at eight
When this is over, will we play
Or always be six feet away?