So Many Ways by Little Miss Ann

So Many Ways — by Little Miss Ann

A note from Little Miss Ann:

As a former Chicago Public School teacher who believes all kids have strengths and are smart in their own unique way, “So Many Ways” celebrates “different ways of approaching things” and “finding unique ways” to learn and grow.

LYRICS:

You don’t have to be rich to be generous

You don’t have to be big to be brave

It’s not just about books to be smart

You don’t have to paint canvas to make art

Chorus

Because there are many ways to do things.

There isn’t just one way to do things

So many different ways to do things

You can find your own way

You don’t have to be small to be gentle

Not just a big house makes you successful

You don’t have to be young to be youthful

You don’t have to be old to be wise

Chorus

Bridge:

Well, it’s up to you to try things that you want to try, figure out what you love to do

Gotta stay true to the cool that you choose

Ma-ma-ma maybe Mr Cool that you choose, chooses you

Either way, don’t be afraid to love what you like, alright!

Chorus

You don’t have to play an instrument to sing

You don’t have to wear a leotard to dance

You don’t have to be a girl to like pink

You don’t have to be a boy to be strong

Chorus

Origins:

Song written by Ann Torralba
Guitar, vocals and ukelele by Ann Torralba
Bass by Ann Torralba
Mixed by Rich Rankin

Note:

Ann Torralba, aka Little Miss Ann, is an award-winning Chicago kids’ musician, a former Chicago Public School teacher, an instructor at Chicago’s iconic Old Town School of Folk Music, a mom, a social rights activist, a governor for the Chicago Recording Academy Chapter as well as DEI Ambassador, and a first generation Filipina American.