Bruno Mars sings about not giving up.

I know it's too early to expose my 3-month old to TV, but sometimes I search for Sesame Street clips on Youtube on the iPhone to show him. That's how I came upon this gem. Obviously, it's been a long time since I watched Sesame Street and I remember they used to invite actors and musicians to guest. It's great that they were able to do a mini-collaboration with Bruno Mars. I think his vocals and colorful monster-backup to simple lyrics is a good way to teach children the lesson of perseverance. :) And the tune is catchy!

When you want to do something that's new

And it seems really, really hard to do

You feel like quitting, you feel you're through

Well I have some advice for you

Don't give up

Keep on trying

You're gonna make it

I ain't lying

Don't give up, don't ever quit

Try and try and you can do it

Don't give up, yeah

If you want to catch a ball

But you're having no luck at all

The ball hits your head, it hits your nose

It hits your belly, your chin and toes

Well, try and try and try again

Keep on trying until the end

You put your hands out in the air

You'll catch the ball

Yes this I swear

Don't give up, 

Keep on going

You're on a boat, 

So keep on rowing

Don't give up, don't ever stop

Try and try and you'll come out on top

Don't give up

You got yourself rollerskates

You put them on

And you feel great

You stand up

Then you fall, don't think you can skate at all

You get back up, then you trip, 

You skip and tip and slip, and flip

You try and try and try some more

Soon you're skating across the floor

Don't give up, keep on moving, 

You're gonna get there, just keep on grooving

Don't give up, don't pack it in

Try and try, and you'll win

Don't give up, no no no

Don't give up, no no no

Don't give up, no no no

Don't give up, no no

Don't give up!