People who help us

Updated version May 2020

To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.
To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.

The nurses and doctors in our NHS.
Work so hard they do their very, very best.
To care for us if we get ill.
We know that they are precious and we always will.

(clap, clap, clap)

To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.
To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.

The carers working in our homes.
Help us if we need a hand to wash, dress, comb.
Strong and kind with a hand to hold.
If we're lucky they'll be there when we get old.

(clap, clap, clap)

To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.
To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.

There are some people we don't always see.
They keep our buildings and our streets germ free.
They tidy up our rubbish and they scrub away the dirt.
To cleaners and the bin collectors we all say.

(clap, clap, clap)

To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.
To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.

To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.
To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.

THANK YOU!

Original version

To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.
To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.

The fire fighters are very, very brave;
If you see a red fire engine, give a little wave.
They put out the fire with their big, long hose.
Turn on the tap and away the water goes!

Ssssh, ssssh, ssssh!

To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.
To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.

The farmers work so hard in the field,
To grow the fruit and veg for us so we can eat our meals.
They care for lots of animals and drive a tractor, too.
If we’re lucky there will be a ride for me and you!

Vroom, vroom, vrrooom!

To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.
To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.

The police, they wear a big, black hat.
If they see us being naughty they say ‘DON’T DO THAT!’
Taking care of the girls and boys, they drive a car with flashing lights;
Can you hear the noise?

Nee-nah, nee-nah, nee-nah, nee!

To the people who help us
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.
We’d like to say ‘thank you very much’.