Rick Burch - Rules Of The Bus by Rick Burch published on 2012-01-23T23:36:42Z Written by Rick Burch and Kathy Norton. Here's the backstory: Meggie, who has Down syndrome, had watched her big brother ride the “big yellow school bus” for years. As Kindergarten approached, Meggie was REALLY excited about joining her brother on the bus. But, the school was worried about whether she had the skills to ride the bus safely and recommended that she ride on the Special Education van. Meggie's mom, Kathy, advocated for her and the school agreed that Meggie could ride the bus as long as she consistently showed she was a safe, responsible passenger. Knowing that Meggie loves music, Kathy wrote these lyrics to help her learn... the Rules of the Bus! Kathy asked me to record the song and this is the result. Meggie loves "her" song and listens to it daily. The best part is, it played a huge role in helping Meggie achieve something she wanted to do: ride the big yellow bus to school. http://www.mdsc.org/infojustforyou/ParentsOfSchoolAgeChildren.cfm Rules Of The Bus The rules of the bus are easy to learn Easy to learn Easy to learn The rules of the bus are easy to learn So you can ride the bus to school Rule Number 1: Always listen to the driver Listen to the driver Listen to the driver Rule Number 1: Always listen to the driver When you ride the bus to school Rule Number 2: Always stay in your seat Stay in your seat Stay in your seat Rule Number 2: Always stay in your seat When you ride the bus to school Rule Number 3: Use indoor voices Indoor voices Indoor voices Rule Number 3: Use indoor voices When you ride the bus to school Follow these rules and make Mommy proud Make Daddy proud Make Teacher proud Follow these rules and make everyone proud When you ride the bus to school You and your friends can follow these rules Follow these rules Follow these rules You and your friends can follow these rules When you ride the bus When you ride the bus When you ride the bus to school Genre Childrens Boogie Comment by Kathy Healy Norton My all-time favorite back-to-school song! 2017-08-13T16:59:27Z Comment by Lee >>> Lucas Well that was a cracking ride on that bus and very done Rick my freind. Would suit a children's TV programme quite easily and be well fitting for one. Very well done on this and very well put over with fine voice and music here chap. 2012-10-10T15:33:22Z Comment by Michelle Yaneza that was awesome!! :D love the jazzy feel.. 2012-08-14T07:22:59Z Comment by Michelle Yaneza nice one!!! :D 2012-08-14T07:21:37Z Comment by DJ Santash I really enjoy listening to this... 2012-07-16T22:28:41Z Comment by Bas Kooman Some lessons are fun! 2012-07-09T19:39:26Z Comment by auburnjammusic Lovely jazzy vocals Rich! This is so much fun! 2012-06-07T18:43:18Z Comment by Milagros VERY NICE 2012-05-25T06:40:13Z Comment by oddrun eikli :::))))))))))...lovely.. 2012-05-16T12:30:01Z Comment by LizMonument Slick, so slick... love it!! 2012-04-26T17:33:15Z Comment by mrjordy fun AND informative... 1) listen to the driver 2) always stay in your seat 3) use indoor voices 2012-03-22T19:28:24Z Comment by Rick Burch @bekah-b: :) 2012-03-13T18:02:52Z Comment by Rick Burch @bekah-b: Hi Bekah - thanks for listening! 2012-03-12T12:43:42Z Comment by Kibeja I see a children’s album in your future! Fun tune... 2012-02-03T06:00:28Z Comment by Good King Friday All school bus riding kids need to hear this ;) 2012-01-27T01:31:31Z Comment by Steph Casey delightful song Rick, and a wonderful thing to do for Meggie and her family. 2012-01-26T23:31:06Z Comment by HealyNorton Thank you for turning my silly lyrics into this fabulous song for my amazing daughter!! Meggie and I are *HUGE* Rick Burch fans!! :-) 2012-01-26T15:46:49Z Comment by Dimita very nice :-) 2012-01-25T19:11:12Z Comment by emma shanley meggie is a muse now 2012-01-24T10:02:01Z Comment by emma shanley this is fantastic....exactly what we make music for... to reach others in a good way and help them over difficulties as well as ourselves... well done love it :-) 2012-01-24T10:01:39Z Comment by Angel Cruz Music Nice friendly tune!! :) 2012-01-24T06:05:36Z Comment by Piano Music by Miranda Shvangiradze Wow, that was cool!!!! very very nice! :) 2012-01-24T05:14:16Z Comment by RamDam haha, very nice rick, i'll incorporate this into our 2 year old's brainwashing routine....and for the one that's due in march 2012-01-24T00:54:11Z Comment by Rick Burch This song was created for an audience of one (see backstory) but you guys are welcome to listen too! 2012-01-23T23:44:20Z