The song encourages children to be buddies instead of bullies, promoting friendship and peace over abuse and cruelty. It asks children to sing along and get on the school bus together, suggesting school should be a safe place free of threats or attacks where no one feels afraid and everyone is welcome.

1. BE A BUDDY, DON’T BE A BULLY SONG
Music by Darío Sierra
Lyrics by Francisco José Balsera
Be a buddy, don’t be a bully,
we don’t like abuse;
Be a buddy, don’t be a bully,
bullying is something cruel;
Be a buddy, don’t be a bully,
we support friendship and peace;
come and sing this song with us,
and get on this school bus.
Be a buddy, don’t be a bully,
we don’t like to threaten you;
Be a buddy, don’t be a bully,
try to get into my shoes;
Come and sing this song with us,
dance and smile and be smart;
Come and sing this song with us,
dance and smile and be smart…
and get on this school bus.
If you wake afraid to go to school, friend,
if you’ve been attacked or think you might be,
don’t be shy and seek help
and of course don’t keep your secret,
everyone’s warmly welcomed
at this school.