CHAPTER 4: THE GREAT WHEELCHAIR RACE
At the rehab center, Snoopy was with the other contestants for the wheelchair race in the gymnasium. A course was made using pylons and electrical tape markings. Sally wasn't participating because she didn't feel like her arms were strong enough to go that fast, which is why Snoopy was entered in her place. Charlie Brown, Frieda, Woodstock, Olaf, Andy, Michael, Eudora, and Linus, who was feeling a lot better, was there in support.
Snoopy and the rest of the racers then took their mark. The referee said "GO!" and the race was on. Snoopy gave the other kids a run for their money to say the least.
Try to be best
'Cause you're only a man
And a man's gotta learn to take it
Try to believe
Though the going gets rough
That you gotta hang tough to make it
History repeats itself
Try and you'll succeed
Never doubt that you're the one
And you can have your dreams!
You're the best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the Best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the Best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
Fight 'til the end
Cause your life will depend
On the strength that you have inside you
Ah you gotta be proud
Starin' out in the cloud
When the odds in the game defy you
Try your best to win them all
And one day time will tell
When you're the one that's standing there
You'll reach the final bell!
You're the best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the Best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the Best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the Best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the Best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
Fight 'til you drop
Never stop
Can't give up
Til you reach the top (FIGHT!)
You're the best in town (FIGHT!)
Listen to that sound
A little bit of all you got
Can never bring you down
You're the best!
Around!
Nothing's gonna ever keep you down
You're the Best!
Around!
Snoopy beat all of them and crossed the finish first after three laps around the gym. The kids cheered the beagle. Sally wheeled up to Snoopy to congratulate him. She was joined by the rest, as well.
"Great job, Snoopy!" she said beaming. "You did good, boy!"
"Nicely done, Snoopy," said Frieda.
"Instead of the usual supper you get, we're having Joe's in your honor, ol' pal!" said a happy Charlie Brown.
"What so special about Joe's?" asked Olaf through his thoughts.
"Are you kidding, Olaf?" Snoopy retorted. "Have you had their burgers? They're to die for!" And the gang left the rehab to go to Joe's Café to celebrate.
NEXT CHAPTER: PEPPERMINT PATTY MEETS HER DAD'S GIRLFRIEND
"You're the Best Around" written by Allee Willis and Bill Conti
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