You Better Sit Down Kids

Cher

About You Better Sit Down Kids

"You Better Sit Down Kids" is a major hit single release by American singer/actress Cher in 1967 from her fourth studio album With Love, Chér, released on November 1967 by Imperial Records. The song was written by her then-husband Sonny Bono. Sung from a father's perspective, the lyrics tell the story of a divorce as explained to the couple's children. The song is featured on the compilation albums Cher's Golden Greats (1968), Superpack Vol. 1 (1972) and Gold (2005). The song was well received by music critics. It also reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cher's second top ten single after "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)", and number twelve in Canada. "You Better Sit Down Kids" was covered by Roy Drusky, Liza Minnelli, Glen Campbell and Bono himself on All I Ever Need Is You (1971). 


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Better sit down kids
I'll tell you why, kids
You might not understand, kids
But give it a try, kids
Now how should I put this
I've got something to say 
You mother is staying 
But I'm going away 
No, we're not mad, kids
It's hard to say why 
Your mother and I 
Don't see eye to eye

Say your prayers before you go to bed 
Make sure you get yourself to school on time
I know you'll do the things your mother asks
She's gonna need you most to stay in line
Keep in mind your mother's gonna need 
Your help a whole lot more than she ever did before
No more fights over little things because
I won't be here to stop them anymore

I know you don't want this, neither do we
But sometimes things happen 
That we can't foresee 
Now try to be calm, kids
And don't look so sad
Just cause I am leaving 
I'll still be your dad
Just remember I love you 
And though I'm not here 
Just call if you need me 
And I'll always be near

Better sit down kids
I'll tell you why, kids
You might not understand, kids
But give it a try, kids
Now how should I put this
I've got something to say 
You mother is staying 
But I'm going away 
No, we're not mad, kids
It's hard to say why 
Your mother and I 
Don't see eye to eye

Well, I have to go now
So kiss me goodbye
My eyes are just red, kids
I'm too big to cry

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Cher

Cher ( /ˈʃɛər/; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress. A major figure for over five decades in popular culture, she is often referred to as the Goddess of Pop for having first brought the sense of female autonomy and self-actualization into the entertainment industry. She is known for her distinctive contralto and for having worked in various areas of entertainment, as well as for continuously reinventing both her music and image, the latter of which has caused controversy. more »

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Written by: Sonny Bono

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"You Better Sit Down Kids" by Cher was released in 1967.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Cher's biggest solo hits during the 60s.
Songwriter
This timeless tune was written by Sonny Bono, Cher's then-husband and musical partner.
Album
"You Better Sit Down Kids" is taken from the album "With Love, Cher," marking its third single.
Perspective
Interestingly, Cher sings the song from the perspective of a man telling his children that their mother is leaving, and they will be staying with him, a unique role reversal in lyrics.
Grammy Nomination
The influential song led Cher to her first Grammy nomination, for Best Contemporary Female Solo Vocal Performance.
Energy Crisis Influence
The song was used in a PSA campaign about the energy crisis in California with slight modification to the lyrics by Sonny Bono in 1974.
Record Label
The song was released under the reputable record label, Imperial Records.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists, including Glen Campbell, Phish, and Liza Minnelli.
High Sales
The song was one of Cher's strongest selling singles of the 60s, selling approximately 500,000 copies.

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