In Hamlet, Polonius imparts his wisdom to his departing son. If he had to do so in verse and to music, and had he less wisdom to impart, he might have written “For You”.

FOR YOU

Be free, be beautiful and wise

Be warm, and should you smile or cry

Be easy in your laughter and your tears

Above all else to thine own self be true

Be free but most of all be you.

Be strong, if life should let you down

Be brave, if you should be alone

But never be afraid to need a friend

And when the shadows run before the night

Be bright and meet them eye to eye.

Be still, when blood red blossoms rage

Be young when youth gives way to age

But always treat tomorrow like today

And should I learn that not all dreams come true

Be there as I am there for you.

Be free, be beautiful and wise

Be warm, and should you smile or cry

Be easy in your laughter and your tears.

And should I learn that not all dreams come true

Be there as I am there for you.