Since we could crawl, our fam'ly studied it all.
Even though small, we understood what we were learning.
Father would read to me before I would sleep.
Now I am taller; I still keep up with that routine.
And when I'm by myself, I take that book down off the shelf.
I remember what the scripture said that I would need so I could stand firm.
(CHORUS)
Study makes you strong,
Just like a tree that's planted by a river stream.
Study makes you strong.
Your leaves just won't dry out and ev'rything succeeds.
Study makes you strong,
Just like a tree that's planted its roots down deep.
Study makes you strong.
You'll grow so big and tall there's nothing you won't see.
2. What will I say when a big chance comes my way?
What will my classmates say if I don't follow with them?
All of the information's here on display.
I'm not afraid, because I learned this as an infant.
'Cause when I'm by myself, I take that book down off the shelf.
I remember what the scripture said that I would need so I could stand firm.
(CHORUS)
Study makes you strong,
Just like a tree that's planted by a river stream.
Study makes you strong.
Your leaves just won't dry out and ev'rything succeeds.
Study makes you strong,
Just like a tree that's planted its roots down deep.
Study makes you strong.
You'll grow so big and tall there's nothing you won't see.
(BRIDGE)
Ev'ry word that's helping me
Could contain the very key
To offer just the help and encouragement somebody needs.
(CHORUS)
Study makes you strong.
Study makes you strong.
Study makes you strong.
Study makes you strong.
Study makes you strong,
Just like a tree that's planted by a river stream.
Study makes you strong.
Your leaves just won't dry out and ev'rything succeeds.
Study makes you strong,
Just like a tree that's planted its roots down deep.
Study makes you strong.
You'll grow so big and tall there's nothing you won't see.
