Verse 1
We walked these halls with backpacks big
Shoelaces loose, dreams so wide
Learned our letters, learned our names
Side by side, we tried and tried
From crayons to our first big tests
Every win, every fall
We didn’t know it then, but wow
These days would mean it all
Chorus
It’s hard to say goodbye today
Growing up is hard that way
Playing, laughing on the blacktop
Friends forever, me and you
Through our good times and bad times
We were meant to be here together
Learning from each other how to be
Amazing people everyone sees
Verse 2
We learned together, worked as one
Helped each other every day
Group projects, laughter loud
Finding better ways to say
“We can do this,” “I’ve got you”
Friends forever, tried and true
Every smile, every tear
Got us through another year
Chorus
It’s hard to say goodbye today
Growing up is hard that way
Playing, laughing on the blacktop
Friends forever, me and you
Through our good times and bad times
We were meant to be here together
Learning from each other how to be
Amazing people everyone sees
Bridge
And our teachers cheered us on
Believed in us when we were small
They showed us love and helped us grow
And caught us when we’d fall
They taught us more than lessons here
They taught us how to care
We’ll carry that wherever
We go from here
Chorus (repeat)
It’s hard to say goodbye today
Growing up is hard that way
Playing, laughing on the blacktop
Friends forever, me and you
Through our good times and bad times
We were meant to be here together
Learning from each other how to be
Amazing people everyone sees
Final Chorus (repeat, slower)
It’s hard to say goodbye today
Growing up is hard that way
Playing, laughing on the blacktop
Friends forever, me and you
Through our good times and bad times
We were meant to be here together
Learning from each other how to be
Amazing people everyone sees
Outro
So we take a breath, step forward now
A little scared, a little brave
Gulf Highlands is always in our hearts
As we turn the page to our next chapter.
Once a Gator, always a Gator.
Goodbye for now but not forever.
