When I grow up I want to be,
A fireman, just like Jim;
I'd put out fires and save stray cats
And puppies, just like him.

When I grow up I want to be,
A soldier brave and true;
I'd fight and stop the enemy,
And make it safe for you.

When I grow up I want to be,
An engine driver daring;
I'd drive the world's most famous trains,
Real fast with whistle blaring.

When I grow up I want to be,
A pilot flying high;
I'd fly up in a Spitfire and
Be master of the sky.

When I grow up I want to be,
An ocean diver deep;
I'd dive right to the very bottom, 
And find some pearls to keep.

When I grow up I want to be,
A jockey in a race;
 But I wouldn't use a little whip, 
To make my horse keep pace.

When I grow up I'd like to be,
A doctor or a vet;
I'd make all the animals and people well,
And safe from any threat.

When I grow up I want to be,
A detective or a cop;
Or drive a highway chase car,
And make speeding drivers stop.

When I grow up I want to be,
A teacher, don't you see;
I'd make all the little children smart
And clever, just like me.

When I grow up I want to be,
A cowboy with a horse;
I'd round up all the wandering cattle,
And catch baddies too of course.

 When I grow up I want to be, 
A barber cutting hair;
I'd charge $100 for every cut,
And be a millionaire.

There are so very many things, 
I think 'd like to be;
But whatever I become I hope,
Will be good for you and me.