[Verse 1]
You found me at the back of the room
Pencil marks and muddy boots
I had big dreams in a small town chair
You taught me how to breathe them there
You showed me how to start again
When the page looked blank and mean
Fifth-grade patience, chalk dust hands
You made a hard world understand
[Pre-Chorus]
You said keep your head up high
When my courage ran dry
One more try
One more line
[Chorus]
My teachers, my teachers
You pulled me through the dark
(My teachers)
My teachers, my teachers
You lit that stubborn spark
(My teachers)
You left a mark
In my heart
[Verse 2]
You were the voice when I got lost
The rule I broke, the cost I crossed
A lunchroom laugh, a hallway glance
A second chance, a second chance
You drew the map with honest eyes
No fancy words, no disguise
Just "stand back up" and "tell the truth"
And somehow that came home to you
[Pre-Chorus]
You said keep your head up high
When my courage ran dry
One more try
One more line
[Chorus]
My teachers, my teachers
You pulled me through the dark
(My teachers)
My teachers, my teachers
You lit that stubborn spark
(My teachers)
You left a mark
In my heart
[Bridge]
From the first bell to the last
You were there when time moved fast
Paper planes and football dust
You built the best of us
Now every mile I travel on
Every hard-earned singalong
I hear your words, I see your face
Still guiding me through this place
[Final Chorus]
My teachers, my teachers
You pulled me through the dark
(My teachers)
My teachers, my teachers
You lit that stubborn spark
(My teachers)
You left a mark
In my heart
My teachers, my teachers
I carry you with me
(My teachers)
My teachers, my teachers
You taught me how to be
(My teachers)
I’ll sing it loud
For the crowd