[Intro]
Hey kids! Who wants to learn about the stock market?
(children cheer)

[Verse 1]
I bought a teddy bear for two buck-oh-five,
Sold it for ten—now I thrive!
I don’t know why, it just felt neat,
Now my room is full of plush and I can't find my feet!

[Chorus]
Buy low! Sell high!
Stack that cheddar to the sky!
Buy low! Sell high!
Wave those profits bye-bye-bye!

[Verse 2]
Got a lemonade stand, made a big ol’ haul,
Paid my friend one jellybean to do it all.
He asked for more, I said “oh please,”
“I’ve got investors to appease!”

[Chorus]
Buy low! Sell high!
Snatch that dream before you die!
Buy low! Sell high!
And don't you dare ask why-why-why!

[Bridge]
But then the bubble burst one day...
All my toys just blew away...
Now I’m stuck with Beanie Babies,
And my crypto's in the gravy!

[Chorus]
Buy low... sell high...
Now I only sit and cry...
Buy low... sell high...
I sold my soul to apple pie.

[Outro]
And that’s why we diversify, kids...

Buy High, Sell Low

[Intro]
There’s a little voice inside your brain,
That says “Take two and don’t explain!”
Is it wrong? Or just misunderstood?
Let’s find out if greed is good!

[Verse 1]
I saw three pies and grabbed all three,
One for me, two more for *me*!
My friends looked sad, I said “Oh well!”
Then opened up a pastry shell.

[Chorus]
Greed is good (sometimes!)
It climbs the charts and rings the chimes!
If you take more, you rise up fast—
Just make sure you’re not the last.
Greed is good (with flair!)
As long as you pretend to care!

[Verse 2]
I sold my hugs for fifty bucks,
And charged my friends for “friendship deluxe.”
They didn’t like it? That’s okay—
Supply and demand wins the day!

[Chorus]
Greed is good (sometimes!)
It pays in gold and bedtime dimes!
If you want more, just take and stash—
Then blame the poor for all the crash.
Greed is good (with style!)
So fake your frown and smile a while.

[Bridge]
The teacher said to think of others,
But I outsourced that to twenty brothers.
They cried “You’ve got too much!”—but see,
If I share it all... who *pays* me?

[Verse 3]
Now I run a kindness store,
Where nice costs more than ever before.
I cornered hugs, I trademarked “please,”
I licensed sneezes to a cheese company.

[Final Chorus]
Greed is good (sometimes!)
Especially when it's wrapped in rhymes.
If you dress it up and add some flair,
You can sell it anywhere!
Greed is good (ish, maybe!)
Just smile and call it “savvy, baby!”

[Outro]
So next time you feel selfish dreams,
Just pitch it as “efficiency schemes.”
It’s not your fault, you’re just too shrewd—
Now eat that cake. And theirs. And food.

Greed is Good

[Intro]
When you want a toy but funds are tight,
Don’t worry, kids—it’ll be all right!
There’s someone sweet who’s always near...
Just whisper “loan” and he’ll appear!

[Verse 1]
I wanted slime, a bike, a drone—
So I called my friend on the mobile phone.
He showed up fast in a suit and tie,
And said, “Just sign here—don’t ask why.”

[Chorus]
Debt is a friend who never leaves,
He hugs so tight, you can’t believe!
He’ll buy you things you can’t afford,
Then sleep beneath your dresser drawer.
He follows close, both night and day—
A pal who *never* walks away.

[Verse 2]
I charged some gum, then shoes, then hats,
Then twenty bucks on digital cats.
He clapped and cheered and gave me more,
Now I can’t see my closet floor.

[Chorus]
Debt is a friend who never leaves,
He whispers dreams, then gently thieve(s).
He throws you parties, buys you stuff—
But says, “This friendship’s *real* rough.”
He loves your soul, your heart, your wage—
And checks your age on every page.

[Bridge]
Mom says he’s not a real good mate,
She cried when he refinanced the gate.
But I don’t mind, he makes me smile—
He said I’ll pay it off... in a while.

[Verse 3]
Now I’m ten and deep in debt,
But I’ve got merch I haven’t worn yet.
He brought balloons and a payment plan,
And said, “You’re now a company man!”

[Chorus]
Debt is a friend who never leaves,
He gives then takes, then softly grieves.
You think you’re done—surprise! You’re not!
He found a fee you just forgot.
He’s in your shadow, in your dreams...
And runs your bathtub, so it seems.

[Outro]
So if you’re sad or need a hand,
Debt’s got you with a rubber band.
Just sign your name and never fear—
You’ll have a friend... for every year.

Debt Is a Friend Who Never Leaves

[Intro]:
Teacher says to share your snacks,
But I’ve got graphs and market facts!
So listen close and lend an ear—
'Cause giving things away is weird!

[Verse 1]:
I had three trucks and gave one back,
Then Billy said, "Let’s share the stack!"
But now I’m down and he’s up one,
And that’s not how you zero-sum!

[Chorus]:
Sharing is for socialists,
And I don’t want to take that risk!
If I give you all my stuff,
I won’t have *any*, that’s tough!
So I’ll keep mine, and you keep yours,
That’s how we build entrepreneur wars!

[Verse 2]:
Jenny asked to share my swing,
But that’s not how we do this thing.
I leased her time for 50 cents,
And now she pays me weekly rents!

[Chorus]:
Sharing is for socialists,
Let’s keep our margins nice and crisp!
I worked hard to hoard my loot,
And charity just doesn’t compute.
Take your turn, but sign this first—
A waiver clause, in case you burst!

[Bridge]:
Don’t be fooled by kindness tricks,
Or heart-shaped notes from politics.
The game is fair when you compete—
So put that teddy in a spreadsheet!

[Chorus]:
Sharing is for socialists,
I learned that on a Forbes guest list.
If I’ve got ten and you’ve got three,
That’s just efficiency to me!

[Outro]:
So next time someone wants a bite,
Just charge a fee and say, “That’s right!”
We don’t do free—no, not today,
We capitalize the kidder way!

Sharing is for Socialists

[Intro]:
You can’t see it, you can’t hide—
It’s always there, arms open wide!
It moves the world, it makes demands...
It’s the magic of the market’s hands!

[Verse 1]:
You don’t need rules or silly plans,
Just trust the tickle of unseen hands.
It’ll guide your toys and snacks and trade,
And rearrange your lemonade!

[Chorus]:
The Invisible Hand will tickle you!
Through every sale and IOU!
It wiggles prices, sets you free,
It’s deregulated glee!
The Invisible Hand, don’t question why—
It pats your head when you comply!

[Verse 2]:
I opened up a popcorn stand,
Then suddenly it got out of hand!
Tommy undercut my price,
Now my stand is cold as ice.

[Chorus]:
The Invisible Hand will tickle you!
And punch your dreams right through and through!
Supply goes up? Well, down goes pay—
But that’s just free market play!
The Hand decides, so don’t resist—
Your mom now works for a ventriloquist.

[Bridge]:
If you cry “Hey, this feels unfair!”
The Hand just whispers, “That’s laissez-faire.”
No questions asked, no safety net—
Just cross your fingers... place your bet!

[Chorus]:
The Invisible Hand will tickle you!
And sometimes even pickpocket you too!
It’s never wrong, it’s never late—
It shapes your very interest rate!

[Outro]:
So close your eyes, and take its cue,
Let the market tickle... right through you.
If things go bad—don’t make a fuss.
The hand was never *meant* for us.

The Invisible Hand

[Intro]
Line up, kids! Let’s take our turn,
It’s time to see what we each earn!
We measure worth in dollars, see—
So step right up, and prove you’re *me!*

[Verse 1]
Timmy scrubs the jungle gym,
He earns two bucks and works out trim.
Susie paints the school’s front door,
She gets a raise—now she’s worth more!

[Chorus]
You’re worth what you earn, it’s plain to see!
If you make more, then you’re more “we!”
Don’t feel bad if you’re left behind—
That’s just value, redefined!
So smile bright and hit the grind,
Your paycheck is your *state of mind!*

[Verse 2]
Bobby cried and said he’s kind,
But kindness isn’t dollar-signed.
Cindy reads to kids for free,
But free? That’s not economy!

[Chorus]
You’re worth what you earn, don’t pout or mope!
Just monetize your dreams and hope!
If you volunteer or help a friend,
You’d better charge before the end!
No work? No pay? No human rank!
Now sign your soul to this fine bank!

[Bridge]
The lunch lady’s rich in mashed potatoes,
But net worth says she’s got no halos.
The janitor writes beautiful prose—
But he can’t buy brand-name clothes!

[Verse 3]
Now I’ve got five jobs and no time to sleep,
But my graph goes up, so I don’t weep.
I charge for hugs and charge for laughs,
I license joy in hourly drafts.

[Final Chorus]
You’re worth what you earn, it’s cold but true!
If you make less, we’ll look through you.
So hustle hard and don’t complain—
Or get replaced by a candy cane!
Remember this, from birth to urn:
You’re only *real* if you *earn*.

[Outro]
So chase the raise and fear the slip,
Your value’s tied to your ownership.
And if you’re broke or sad or worn...
Just disappear. You weren’t market-born.

You’re Worth What You Earn! (bonus track)

[Intro]
Gather round the table, kids,
Let’s learn how power really skids.
It's just a game, so have some fun—
Unless, of course... you’re not the one.

[Verse 1]
I bought the street with all the greens,
Then built hotels with plastic beans.
Now every roll, no matter where,
You’ll pay me rent just for the air!

[Chorus]
Monopoly is just a game
Don’t feel bad, don’t feel shame
Just because I bought your school,
Doesn’t mean I broke a rule!
It’s make-believe, pretend, okay?
But still—you owe me backpay.

[Verse 2]
I cornered all the utility rights,
Now you bathe in candlelight.
I own the water, dice, and bank—
Your mom declared me legally a tank.

[Chorus]
Monopoly is just a game
Don’t confuse success with blame
You landed here, that’s tough, it’s fate,
Now sign this deed and vacate the state!
We’re all just learning—don’t be sore,
But please don’t use that fridge no more.

[Bridge]
I tried to lose, I really did,
But winning’s just my inner kid.
It’s not about the power trip,
It’s just how I interned on that ship.
(The S.S. Exxon.)

[Final Chorus]
Monopoly is just a game
Like kings and queens and hunger flames
You had a chance, but now it’s mine—
I own the clock, enjoy the time.
So let’s all play and have some fun…
But don’t forget—I *already* won.

[Outro]
So roll the dice, and hope you land
Somewhere safe... outside my brand.
It’s just a game, so grin and play—
Until I gentrify your day.

Monopoly Is Just a Game

[Intro]
We all love clubs, like Chess or Dance,
Where you wear a vest and wave your hands!
But there’s a club with signs and shouts...
Let’s ask our boss what that’s about!

[Verse 1]
Jimmy said, “Let’s all unite!”
But I prefer my solo flight.
He passed a note that said “Let’s strike,”
But I like bikes, not labor fights.

[Chorus]
Unions are just fancy clubs
With picket signs and protest hubs.
They talk a lot and march in rows,
But I’ve got stocks and TV shows!
You don’t need rights when there’s free cake—
Just smile big for the coffee break.

[Verse 2]
My teacher said we have a voice,
But I’d prefer the boss’s choice.
He gave me lunch once, that felt nice—
Why trade that for collective rights?

[Chorus]
Unions are just fancy clubs
With secret handshakes, chants, and subs.
They vote and plan and cause a fuss,
But who needs pensions when there's us?
Just sign this waiver, waive your say—
And we’ll upgrade your breakroom tray!

[Bridge]
They told me “Together we’ve got power!”
But I just got a sticker and a half-off shower.
I don’t need change, I’m doing swell—
I even got to ring the lunchroom bell.

[Chorus]
Unions are just fancy clubs
With meeting notes and slogan rubs.
If we just trust the CEO,
We’ll all get raises... kind of... *slow.*
So pack those dreams back in the van—
And wave your flag for “The Plan.”

[Outro]
So next time someone brings a form,
Just smile and say, “That’s not the norm.”
We’re not in clubs—we’re free and bold!
Now back to work... it’s getting cold.

Unions Are Just Fancy Clubs

[Intro]
There’s a place where dreams are made,
By folks who own the lemonade.
If you’re polite and wait your turn,
They’ll spill some drops when profits churn.

[Verse 1]
The mayor owns ten candy shops,
And says he’ll let some sweetness drop.
He built a pool we can’t go near,
But someday we might see it clear!

[Chorus]
Welcome to Trickle-Down Town,
Where the riches drip, then trickle down!
Hold your cup and wear your smile—
You might get wet in a little while!
Don’t climb the hill, just sit and pray—
The golden drops will roll your way!

[Verse 2]
Miss Penny’s got a yacht for bees,
She lets us watch it—on our knees!
She says, “Someday, you’ll have one too!”
Then raised the price on drinking goo.

[Chorus]
Welcome to Trickle-Down Town,
Where crumbs fall slow and dreams don’t drown.
Wait in line and hug the ground—
Your share is somewhere to be found!
Don’t ask for more, don’t raise your hand—
It’s coming soon… they’ve made a plan.

[Bridge]
The bankers say it’s science, see?
The wealth must flow, eventually!
Just don’t ask where or how or when,
Or why it’s shaped like a pyramid again.

[Verse 3]
We built their towers tall and wide,
And they dropped coins with every stride.
We cheered and danced and caught a few—
Then paid them back in taxes too!

[Final Chorus]
Welcome to Trickle-Down Town,
Where rich folks smile and poor folks frown.
But if you clap and play pretend,
The flow might reach you in the end.
So dream real small and keep your chin—
Someday, maybe, you might win!

[Outro]
So grab your cup and wait your fill,
Beneath the marble mansion hill.
And if you’re cold? Just sing this tune—
It’s raining cents from their balloon.

Trickle-Down Town

A relatively muted end to the week for US equity markets following two-days of gains as investors braced for news from highly anticipated trade talks that are scheduled for this weekend in Switzerland between U.S. and Chinese officials - Dow eased -119-points or -0.29% 
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “substantial progress” had been made in the weekend trade negotiations between US and China trade officials, adding that the Trump administration “will be giving details tomorrow, but I can tell you that the talks were productive.” In the same statement, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer agreed that it was “a very constructive two days. It’s important to understand how quickly we were able to come to agreement, which reflects that perhaps the differences were not so large as maybe thought.” China’s delegation later described the weekend meetings as “candid, in-depth and constructive dialogue,” and said a joint statement would be issued Monday (12 May). No specific details of possible points of agreement were revealed by either side. On Friday (9 May), Trump floated the idea of bringing down China’s tariff rate to 80%.


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