This song is available on City Love's acclaimed album World of Love
You can change
Change the World
You can change the world.
Ruby Bridges, just a little one went to school at a time when school wasn’t fun.
There were some white people who didn’t want her to shine
But little Ruby Bridges didn’t pay them no mind.
So in New Orleans, Ruby hit the scene, she was 6 years old
Andthough some hearts were cold,
She stepped in the light, that little girl, and said,
“Hey everyone, I’ma change the world”
You, Yes you, are going to change the World,
You are going to change the world.
Malala raised her hand in Pakistan.
Fought for her rights, yes she took a stand.
Even when it was law that women shouldn’t be free to be all that they can be.
Some tried to keep her quiet, both her spirit and voice.
And though she was hurt she made the choice.
To speak up for people very day,
Who knew a child could change the world this way?!
You, Yes you, are going to change the World,
You are going to change the world.
Martin Luther King at the age of 13 delivered papers and was onthe debate team.
One day his team took a little trip and he won first place, the best place you can get.
Well on the bus home, at that young age he was told to give up his seat,
and that filled him with rage
Cause he knew deep down no matter who you are
we all deserve tobe treated like we’re made of stars!
You, Yes you, are going to change the World,
You are going to change the world.
As a teacher met a lot of great young people,
kind to everyone cause they know that we’re equal.
Five years old. Bright young souls. Showin’ what the world looks like when it’s whole.
Seen ‘em down at the Women’s March. Takin; turns when we’re playin’ at the park.
Upstanders standing up regularly, using their voice to make everyonefree!
You, Yes you, are going to change the World,
You are going to change the world.
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