by John & Ruth Kenward 

5 to 11 yrs  -  KS1, KS2  -  unison  -  (1m 54s)

Download contains:  Piano-vocal score, lyric sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks
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Theme  -  resisting temptation, strength to do the right thing, honesty, greed

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Content  -   It’s hard to find many songs suitable for infants on the theme of temptation, but this song does it brilliantly, covering both temptation to eat unwisely and the temptation to steal. Excellent for both general singing and assembly alike, and helpful support for work in PSHE.

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Lyrics sample

There’s a tin of chocolate

Behind the cupboard door.

Though it’s very tempting,

You know it isn’t yours!

It’s just like a magnet,

Temptation’s pulling you.

You can fight against it!

Be careful what you choose.

Step away from the chocolate!

You mustn’t let it win!

Step away from the chocolate!

Leave it in the tin!

Step right back now! Don’t let temptation win!

Step right back now! Don’t – don’t give in!

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This song has a partner story and complete assembly on the same theme.  You can find this in 'Assemblies Alive KS1', which also contains 14 other assemblies, songs and stories.