Songs and Poems for Volunteerism
The list below contains song titles, words
and instrumental music that can be used for
Volunteerism and then some (an individual viewpoint).
The lyrics provided are from a variety of different resources, and their copyrights are held by a large number of different people and/or organizations. If you wish to use any of the lyrics for professional purposes, you must contact the holder of the copyright and inquire about the copyright status.
Many of the full original tunes are available at different sites on the Internet.
A Little Help
From My Friends
Written by John Lennon, Paurl McCartney, and
Leo Sevush
Performed by Beatles, 1967
| What would you think if I sang
out of tune, would you stand up and walk out on me? Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song, and I'll try not to sing out of key. Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends. Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends. What do I do when my love is away? (Does it worry you to be alone?) How do I feel by the end of the day? (Are you sad because you're on your own?) No, I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends. Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends. Do you need anybody? I need somebody to love. Could it be anybody? I want somebody to love. |
Would you believe in a love at
first sight? Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time. What do you see when you turn out the light? I can't tell you but I know it's mine. Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends. Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends. Do you need anybody? I just need someone to love. Could it be anybody? I want somebody to love. Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends. Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends. ...with a little help from my friends. |
Angel
Written by
Preformed by Lionel Ritchie
| I just want to tell you all the
things you are And all the things you mean to me You've been with me forever Through the changes in my life Through all the tears and laughter When I find myself believing there's no place to go When I feel the loneliness inside my heart You're the answer to my prayers And you're with me everywhere You're my angel, miracle, you're all I need tonight Give me shelter from the rain You breathe life in me again You're my angel, miracle, you're all I need to know, tonight Life is just a moment We're blowing in the wind We're trying to find a friend And only time can tell us If win or if we lose And who will stand beside us |
When there's darkness all around
me You're the light I see When I need someone to ease my troubled mind You're the answer to my prayers And you're with me everywhere You're my angel, miracle, you're all I need tonight Give me shelter from the rain You breathe life in me again You're my angel, miracle, you're all I need to know, tonight You're all I need tonight All I need tonight All I need tonight You're my angel You're the answer to my prayers And you're with me everywhere You're my angel, miracle, you're all I need tonight Give me shelter from the rain You breathe life in me again You're my angel, my miracle, you're all I need to know, tonight |
Angels Among Us
Written By : Becky Hobbs / Don Goodman , 1993
Performed By : Alabama
| (prelude : spoken ) I was walking home from school on a cold winter day took a short cut through the woods and I lost my way it was gettin' late and I was scared and alone then a kind old man took my hand and led me home Momma couldn't see him, but he was standin' there I Knew in my Heart he was the answer to my prayers (chorus
: ) (oh,) |
When life held troubled times and
had me down on my knees There's always been someone to come along and comfort me A kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand a phone call from a friend just to say, "I understand" Ain't it kinda funny at the dark end of the road someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope (Repeat Chorus) (bridge : ) (Repeat Chorus) |
Because You Loved Me
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Celine Dion, 1993
| For all those times you stood by
me For all the truth that you made me see For all the joy you brought to my life For all the wrong that you made right For every dream you made come true For all the love I found in you I'll be forever thankful, baby You're the one who held me up Never let me fall You're the one who saw me through, through it all You
were my strength when I was weak You gave me wings and made me fly |
You were my strength when I was
weak [You were my strength] You were my voice when I couldn't speak You were my eyes when I couldn't see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn't reach You gave me faith 'coz you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me Oh You were always there for me You were my strength when I was weak He-e... [You were my strength when I was weak] ...e-ey |
Calling All Angels
Written by Jane Siberry
Performed by Jane Siberry
| Santa Maria, Santa Teresa, Santa
Anna, Santa Susannah Santa Cecilia, Santa Copelia, Santa Domenica, Mary Angelica Frater Achad, Frater Pietro, Julianus, Petronilla Santa, Santos, Miroslaw, Vladimir and all the rest a man is placed upon the steps, a baby cries and high above the church bells start to ring and as the heaviness the body oh the heaviness settles in somewhere you can hear a mother sing then it's one foot then the other as you step out onto the road how much weight? how much weight? then it's how long? and how far? and how many times before it's too late? calling all angels calling all angels walk me through this one don't leave me alone calling all angels calling all angels we're cryin' and we're hurtin' and we're not sure why... |
and every day you gaze upon the
sunset with such love and intensity it's almost...it's almost as if ... if you could only crack the code then you'd finally understand what this all means but if you could...do you think you would trade in all the pain and suffering? ah, but then you'd miss the beauty of the light upon this earth and the sweetness of the leaving calling all angels calling all angels walk me through this one don't leave me alone callin' all angels callin' all angels we're tryin' we're hopin' we're hurtin' we're lovin' we're cryin' we're callin' because we're not sure how this goes |
| Yahoo! This is your celebration
Yahoo! This is your celebration Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate) Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate) There's a party goin' on right here A celebration to last throughout the years So bring your good times, and your laughter too We gonna celebrate your party with you Come on now Celebration Everyone around the world Celebrate good times, come on!
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We're gonna have a good time
tonight Let's celebrate, it's all right We're gonna have a good time tonight Let's celebrate, it's all right Baby... We're gonna have a good time tonight (Ce-le-bra-tion) Yahoo! Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate) (ad lib) Come on and celebrate, good times, tonight (Celebrate good
times, come on!) |
Change the World
Written by Tommy Sims, Gordon Kennedy, Wayne Kirkpatrick (1996)
Performed by Eric Clapton
| If I could reach the stars, I'd
pull one down for you Shine it on my heart, so you could see the truth That this love I have inside, is everything it seems But for now I find, it's only in my dreams That I can change the world I would be the sunlight in your universe You would think my love was really something good Baby, if I could, change the world If I could be king, even for a day I'd take you as my queen, I'd have it no other way And our love will rule, in this kingdom we have made Till then I'd be a fool, wishin' for the day |
That I can change the world, I would be the sunlight in your universe. You would think my love was really something good, Baby if I could change the world. Baby if I could change the world. I could change the world, I would be the sunlight in your universe. You would think my love was really something good, Baby if I could change the world. Baby if I could change the world. Baby if I could change the world. |
| From the day we arrive on the
planet And blinking, step into the sun There's more to be seen than can ever be seen More to do than can ever be done Some say eat or be
eaten (Chorus) |
Some of us fall by the wayside And some of us soar to the stars And some of us sail through our troubles And some have to live with the scars There's far too
much to take in here (Chorus repeats) |
Colors of the Wind
Written by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz
Performed by Vanissa Williams, 1995
| You think you own whatever land
you land on The earth is just a dead thing you can claim But I know ev'ry rock and tree and creature Has a life, has a spirit, has a name You think the only people who are people Are the people who look and think like you But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger You'll learn things you never knew you never knew Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned ? Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain ? Can you paint with all the colors of the wind ? Can you paint with all the colors of the wind ? Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest Come taste the sun-sweet berries of the earth Come roll in all the riches all around you And for once, never wonder what they're worth |
The rainstorm and the river are
my brothers The heron and the otter are my friends In a cirle, in a hoop that never ends Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon Or let the eagle tell you there he's been Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain ? Can you paint with all the colors of the wind ? Can you paint with all the colors of the wind ? How high does the sycamore grow ? If you cut it down, then you'll never know And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon For whether we are white or copper-skinned We just sing with all the voices of the mountain Need to paint with all the colors of the wind You can own the earth and still All you'll own is earth until You can paint with all colors of the wind |
(Everything I Do) I Do it
For You
Written by music by Brian Adams, R. J. Lange and M.
Kamen
Performed by Bryan Adams, from "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," 1991
| Look into my eyes, you
will see what you mean to me. Search your heart, search your soul, and when you find me there, you'll search no more. Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for. You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for. You know it's true, everything I do, I do it for you. Look into your heart, you will find there's nothing there to hide. Take me as I am, take my life. I would give it all, I would sacrifice. Don't tell me it's not worth fighting for. I can't help it, there's nothing I want more. You know it's true, everything I do, I do it for you. There's no love like your love, and no other could give more love. |
There's nowhere unless you're
there, all the time, all the way, yeah. Oh, you can't tell me it's not worth tryin' for. I can't help it, there's nothing I want more. Yeah, I would fight for you. I'd lie for you, walk the wire for you, yeah, I'd die for you. You know it's true, everything I do, oh, I do it for you. |
For he's a jolly good fellow
For he's a jolly good fellow
For he's a jolly good fellow
And so say all of us
And so say all of us
And so say all of us
For he's a jolly good fellow
For he's a jolly good fellow
For he's a jolly good fellow
And so say all of us
| When you're feeling lost
in the night, When you feel your world just ain't right Call on me, I will be waiting Count on me, I will be there Anytime the times get too tough, Anytime your best ain't enough I'll be the one to make it better, I'll be there to protect you, See you through, I'll be there and there is nothing I will shield your heart from the rain I will move that mountain for you |
I will go and bring you the moon
(yeah, yeah) I will be your hero your strength anything you need (I will be..) I will be the sun in your sky I will light your way for all time Promise you For you I will For you I will, lay my life on the line For you I will fight, oooooh For you I will die With every breathe, with all my soul I'll give my world I'll give it all Put your faith in me (put you're faith in me) And
I'll have to leave it be Promise you (Promise you) Anything you need, (Anything you need) |
Get Together
Written by Chec Powers
Performed by The Youngbloods, 1963
| Love is but a song to sing Fear's the way we die You can make the mountains ring Or make the angels cry Though the bird is on the wing And you may not know why Come on people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another Right now Some may come and some may go We shall surely pass When the one that left us here Returns for us at last We are but a moment's sunlight Fading in the grass Come on people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another Right now Come on people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another Right now |
Come on people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another Right now If you hear the song I sing |
Go Light Your World
Written by Chris Rice
Performed by Kathy Troccoli
| There is a candle in every soul Some brightly burning, Some dark and cold There is a spirit who brings the fire Ignites his candle and makes his home Carry your candle, Run to the darkness Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn Hold out your candle for all to see it Take your candle and go light your world Frustrated brothers, see how he's tried to Light his own candle some other way See now our sister, She's been robbed and lied to Still holds a candle without a flame |
So carry your candle, run to the darkness Seek out the lonely, the tired and worn Hold out your candle for all to see it Take your candle and go light your world We are a family whose hearts are blazing We raise our candles and light up the sky Praying to our Father, "In the name of Jesus Make us a beacon in darkest times!" Carry your candle, run to the darkness Seek out the helpless, deceived and poor Hold out your candle for all to see it Take your candle and go light your world. |
Go The Distance or
Hero's Welcome
Written by david Zippel from the Disney movie
"Hercules"
Performed by Michael Bolton
| I have often dreamed of a far off
place Where a hero's welcome would be waiting for me Where the crowds will cheer when they see my face And a voice keeps saying this is where I'm meant to be I'll be there someday, I can go the distance I will find my way if I can be strong I know every mile will be worth my while When I go the distance I'll be right where I belong Down an unknown road to embrace my fate Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you And a thousand years would be worth the wait It might take a lifetime, but somehow I'll see it through And I won't look back, I can go the distance And I'll stay on track, no, I won't accept defeat It's an uphill slope, but I won't lose hope 'Til I go the distance, and my journey is complete |
But to look beyond the glory is
the hardest part For a hero's strength is measured by his heart Like a shooting star I will go the distance I will search the world, I will face its harms I don't care how far, I can go the distance 'Til I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms I will search the world, I will face its harms 'Til I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms |
| I believe that children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be Everybody's searching for a hero I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all |
I believe that children are our
future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children's laughter remind us of how we used to be I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow The greatest love of all is easy to achieve |
He
Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother
Written By Bob Russel and Bobby Scott
Performed by Neil Diamond - 1970 and other various artists
| The road is long with many
awaiting turns That lead us to who knows where, who knows where But I'm strong, strong enough to carry him He ain't heavy, he's my brother So long we go If I’m laden at all, |
It's so long long road From there is no return while we're on the way to live why not share And the load doesn't weigh me down at all He ain't
heavy , he's my brother |
Heal The World
Written and composed by Michael Jackson [From Album : Dangerous]
Performed by Michael Jackson.
| There's A Place In Your Heart And I Know That It Is Love And This Place Could Be Much Brighter Than Tomorrow And If You Really Try You'll Find There's No Need To Cry In This Place You'll Feel There's No Hurt Or Sorrow There Are Ways To Get There If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Little Space Make A Better Place... Heal The World Make It A Better Place For You And For Me And The Entire Human Race There Are People Dying If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Better Place For You And For Me If You Want To Know Why There's A Love That Cannot Lie Love Is Strong It Only Cares For Joyful Giving If We Try We Shall See In This Bliss We Cannot Feel Fear Or Dread We Stop Existing And
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Heal The World Make It A Better Place For You And For Me And The Entire Human Race There Are People Dying If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Better Place For You And For Me And The Dream We Were Conceived In Will Reveal A Joyful Face And The World We Once Believed In Will Shine Again In Grace Then Why Do We Keep Strangling Life Wound This Earth Crucify Its Soul Though It's Plain To See This World Is Heavenly Be God's Glow We Could Fly So High Heal The World |
Heal The World Make It A Better Place For You And For Me And The Entire Human Race There Are People Dying If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Better Place For You And For Me Heal The World Make It A Better Place For You And For Me And The Entire Human Race There Are People Dying If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Better Place For You And For Me There Are People Dying If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Better Place For You And For Me There Are People Dying If You Care Enough For The Living Make A Better Place For You And For Me You And For Me You And For Me You And For Me You And For Me You And For Me You And For Me You And For Me You And For Me You And For Me You And For Me You And For Me |
Hero
Written by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff
Performed by Mariah Caren, 1993
| There's a hero If you look inside your heart You don't have to be afraid Of what you are There's an answer If you reach into your soul And the sorrow that you know Will melt away And then a hero comes along With the strength to carry on And you cast your fears aside And you know you can survive So when you feel like hope is gone Look inside you and be strong And you'll finally see the truth That a hero lies in you It's a long road |
And then a hero comes along With the strength to carry on And you cast your fears aside And you know you can survive So when you feel like hope is gone Look inside you and be strong And you'll finally see the truth That a hero lies in you Lord knows Dreams are hard to follow But don't let anyone Tear them away Hold on There will be tomorrow In time You'll find the way And then a hero comes along With the strength to carry on And you cast your fears aside And you know you can survive So when you feel like hope is gone Look inside you and be strong And you'll finally see the truth That a hero lies in you |
I Believe I Can Fly
Written by R. Kelly
Performed by various artists
| I used to think that
I could not go wrong And life was nothing but that an awful song But now I know the meaning of true love I'm leaning on the everlasting arms If I can see it, then I can do it If I just believe it, there's nothing to it I believe I can fly I believe I can touch the sky I think about it every night and day Spread my wings and fly away I believe I can soar I see me running through that open door I believe I can fly I believe I can fly Oh I believe I can fly |
See I was on the
verge of breaking down Sometimes inside us, it can seem so long There are miracles in life I must achieve But first I know it starts inside of me Could I believe in it? If I can see it, then I can be it If I just believe it, there's nothing to it I believe I can fly...... |
I Hope You Dance
Written by Mark D. Sanders/Tia Sellers
Performed by Lee Ann Womack
| I hope you never lose your sense of wonder, You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger, May you never take one single breath for granted, GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed, I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean, Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens, Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. I hope you dance....I hope you dance. I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance, |
I hope you dance....I hope you dance. I hope you dance....I hope you dance. (Time is a
wheel in constant motion always rolling us along, Dance....I hope you dance. (Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along
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| When I'm lost in the rain, In your eyes I know I'll find the light to light my way. And when I'm scared and losing ground; When my world is going crazy, you can turn it all around. And when I'm down you're there; pushing me to the top. You're always there; giving me all you've got. For a shield from the storm; For a friend; for a love To keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong; For the will to carry on; For everything you do; For everything that's true, I turn to you. When I lose my will to win, |
'Cause your love is so amazing; 'cause your love inspires me. And when I need a friend, you're always on my side; Giving me faith that gets me through the night. For a shield from the storm; For the strength to be strong;
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For that one who I can run to.... I turn to you. For a shield from the storm; For a friend; for a love To keep me safe and warm, I turn to you. For the strength to be strong; For a shield from the storm; For the strength to be strong; |
If I Could
Performed by Ray Charles
| I'd protect you from the sadness
in your eyes Give you courage in a world of compromise Yes, I would If I could I would teach you all the things I've never learned And I'd help you cross the bridges that I've burned Yes, I would If I could I would try to shield your innocence from time But the part of life I gave you isn't mine I've watched you grow So I could let you go If I could I would help you make it through the hungry years But I know that I can never cry your tears But I would If I could If I live In a time and place where you don't want to be You don't have to walk along this road with me My yesterday Won't have to be your way |
If I knew I'd have tried to change the world I brought to you to And there isn't very much that I can do But I would If I could If I could I would try to shield your innocence from time But the part of life I gave you isn't mine I've watched you grow So I could let you go If I could I would help you make it through the hungry years But I know that I can never cry your tears But I would If I could Yes I would Yes I would If I could |
I'm Your
Angel
Written by Celine Dion/R. Kelly
Performed by Celine Dion
| No mountain's too high for you to
climb All you have to do is have some climbing faith, oh yes No rivers too wide for you to make it across All you have to do is believe it when you pray And then you will see The morning will come And everyday will be bright as the sun All of your fears Cast them on me I just wanted you to see I'll be your cloud up in the sky I'll be your shoulder when you cry I'll hear your voices when you call me I am your Angel And when all hope is gone, I'm here No matter how far you are, I'm near It makes no difference who you are I am your Angel I'm your Angel I saw your teardrops, and I heard you cry All you need is time Seek me and you shall find You have everything and you're still lonely It don't have to be this way Let me show you a better day Oh and then you will see The morning will come And all of your days will be bright as the sun All of your fears ust cast them on me How can I make you see I'll be your cloud up in the sky I'll be your shoulder when you cry I'll hear your voices when you call me I am your Angel And when all hope is gone, I'm here No matter how far you are, I'm near It makes no difference who you are I am your Angel I'm Your Angel |
And when it's time to face the
storm I'll be right by your side Grace will keep us safe and warm I know we will survivie And when it seems as if your end is drawing near Don't you dare give up the fight Just put your trust beyond the skies I'll be your cloud up in the sky I'll be your shoulder when you cry I'll hear your voices when you call me I am your Angel And when all hope is gone, I'm here No matter how far you are, I'm near It makes no difference who you are I am your Angel I'll be your cloud up in the sky I'll be your shoulder when you cry I'll hear your voices when you call me I am your Angel And when all hope is gone, I'm here No matter how far you are, I'm near It makes no difference who you are I am your Angel I'll be your cloud up in the sky I'll be your shoulder when you cry I'll hear your voices when you call me I'm your Angel |
| It's a world of laughter, a world
of tears, It's a world of hopes and a world of fears, There's so much that we share, It's time we are aware. It's a small world after all. It's a world of
laughter, a world of tears, It's a small world after all, |
There is just one moon and a
golden sun, And a smile means friendship to everyone, Though the mountains are high, And the oceans are wide, It's a small world after all. It's a small world
after all, It's a small world after all, |
I Volunteer
Written by Will Robinson/Larry Boone/Tammy Hyler
Performed by Collin Ray, 1995
| Looks like your feelin' like The rain won't ever stop Life's left you standing there One against the odds Fro now on you need to know You don't have to stand alone When the world turns you in circles And the wind is at your face When you need somewhere to run to I know a place If you want someone who's willing To lay down their heart Someone to dry your tears I'm here I volunteer |
A shoulder, a caring voice To tell you it's ok Arms meant for holding you Whenever your afraid I've got that and more to spare Just say the word and I'll be there When the world turns you in circles And the wind is at your face When you need somewhere to run to I know a place If you want someone who's willing To lay down their heart Someone to dry your tears I'm here I volunteer |
Lean On Me
| Sometimes in our lives we all
have pain We all have sorrow But if we are wise We know that there's always tomorrow Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on Please swallow your pride If I have things you need to borrow For no one can fill those of your needs That you don't let show |
Lean on me, when you're not
strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on If there is a load you have to bear That you can't carry I'm right up the road |
Let's Hear It
For the Volunteers
Written by David Tamulevich and Michael Hough
Performed by Mustard's Retreat
| Jenny is a baker and she works
all night. She smiles like an angel on her Mountain bike. She made the cookies and they taste Just right. Jenny is a volunteer. They open up the hall in the
afternoon. Chorus Kathy is the one in the yellow pants |
There goes Spike, he’s seen
it all. But he’s the one who let the curtain fall. I was changing clothes, and I mooned you all Let’s hear it for the volunteers! Chorus Then there’s Andy, he works the sound. It ain’t for money, ‘cause they work for free. |
Man In the
Mirror
Written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett
Performed by Michael Jackson, 1988
| I'm gonna make a change, for once
in my life It's gonna feel real good, gonna make a difference Gonna make it right... As I, turn up the collar on my favorite winter coat This wind is blowin' my mind I see the kids in the street, with not enough to eat Who am I, to be blind? Pretending not to see their needs A summer's disregard, a broken bottle top And a one man's soul They follow each other on the wind ya' know 'Cause they got nowhere to go That's why I want you to know I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you wanna make the world a better place (If you wanna make the world a better place) Take a look at yourself, and then make a change (Take a look at yourself, and then make a change) (Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah) I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love It's time that I realize That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone? A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart And a washed-out dream (Washed-Out dream) They follow the pattern of the wind, ya' see Cause they got no place to be That's why I'm starting with me (Starting with me!) I'm starting with the man in the mirror (Ooh!) I'm asking him to change his ways (Ooh!) And no message could have been any clearer If you wanna make the world a better place (If you wanna make the world a better place) Take a look at yourself and then make a change (Take a look at yourself and then make a change) I'm starting with the man in the mirror (Ooh!) I'm asking him to change his ways (Change his ways-Ooh!) And no message could've been any clearer If you wanna make the world a better place (If you wanna make the world a better place) Take a look at yourself and then make that... (Take a look at yourself and then make that...) Change! |
I'm starting with the man in the
mirror, (Man in the mirror-Oh yeah!) I'm asking him to change his ways (Better change!) No message could have been any clearer (If you wanna make the world a better place) (Take a look at yourself and then make the change) (You gotta get it right, while you got the time) ('Cause when you close your heart) You can't close your... your mind! (Then you close your... mind!) That man, that man, that man, that man With that man in the mirror (Man in the mirror, oh yeah!) That man, that man, that man I'm asking him to change his ways (Better change!) You know... That man No message could have been any clearer If you wanna make the world a better place (If you wanna make the world a better place) Take a look at yourself and then make a change (Take a look at yourself and then make a change) Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah (Oh yeah!) Gonna feel real good now! Yeah yeah! Yeah yeah! Yeah yeah! Na na na, na na na, na na, na nah (Ooooh...) Oh no, no no... I'm gonna make a change It's gonna feel real good! Come on! (Change...) Just lift yourself You know You've got to stop it. Yourself! (Yeah!-Make that change!) I've got to make that change, today! Hoo! (Man in the mirror) You got to You got to not let yourself... Brother... Hoo! (Yeah!-Make that change!) You know-I've got to get that man, that man... (Man in the mirror) You've got to You've got to move! Come on! Come on! You got to... Stand up! Stand up! Stand up! (Yeah-Make That Change) Stand up and lift yourself, now! (Man in the mirror) Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Aaow! (Yeah-Make that change) -- Gonna make that change... come on! (Man in the mirror) -- You know it! -- You know it! -- You know it! You know... -- (Change...) -- Make that change |
Music of My Heart
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by 'N Sync and Gloria Estefan
| You'll never know, what
you've done for me What your faith in me, has done for my soul.... You'll never know the gift, you've given I'll carry it with me (Yeah, yeah, yeah) Through the days ahead, I'll think of days before You made me hope for something better And made me reach for somethin' more You taught me to
run, you taught me to fly You were the one, always on my side You taught me to run, you taught me to fly |
You opened my eyes, you opened
the door To somethin' I've never known before And your love Is the music of my heart What you taught me Only your love could ever teach me You got through when No one could reach me BEFORE...... 'Cause you always saw in me All the best that I could be It was you who set me free You taught me to run, you
taught me to fly |
Point of Light
Written by Don Schlitz and Tom Schuyler, 1991
Performed by Randy Travis
| There's a point when you cannot
walk away When you have to stand up straight and tall And mean the words you say There's a point you must decide just to do it 'cause it's right That's when you become a point of light There's a darkness that everyone must face It wants to take what's good and fair and lay it all to waste And that darkness covers everything in sight Until it meets a single point of light All it takes is a point of light a ray of hope in the darkest night. If you see what's wrong and you try to make it right you will be a point of light. There are heroes whose names we never hear A dedicated army of quiet volunteers Reaching out to feed the hungry reaching out to save the land Reaching out to their fellow men |
All it takes is a point of light
a ray of hope in the darkest night. If you see what's wrong and you try to make it right you will be a point of light. There are dreamers who are making dreams come true Taking time to teach the children there's nothing they can't do. Giving shelter to the homeless giving hope to those without. Isn't that what this land's all about. One by one form the mountains to the sea Points of light are calling out to you and me All it takes is a point of light A ray of hope in the darkest night. If you see what's wrong and you try to make it right All it takes is a point of light a
ray of hope in the darkest night. |
| All around the world There are people like you and me From the poorest beggar in the street To the richest king and queen Some people take |
Now we can Fight one another Like they to on T.V. Or we can Help one another The way it's supposed to be If we all give a little |
Thank You for Being a
Friend
Theme from ‘Golden Girls’
by Andrew Gold
Thank you for being a friend
Traveling down the road and back again
You’re heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidante
And if you threw a party, invited everyone you knew
You would see, the biggest gift would be from me
And the card attached would say ‘Thank you for being a friend’
That's What
Friends Are For
Written by Bacharach, 1985
Performed by various artists
| And I never thought I'd feel this
way And as far as I'm concerned I'm glad I got the chance to say That I do believe I love you And if I should ever go away Well then close your eyes and try To feel the way we do today And then if you can remember Keep smiling, keep shining Knowing you can always count on me, for sure That's what friends are for For good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for |
Well you came in loving me And now there's so much more I see And so by the way I thank you Oh and then for the times when we're apart Well then close your eyes and know The words are coming from my heart And then if you can remember |
United We Stand
| There's nowhere in the world that
I would rather be Than with you my love And there's nothing in the world that I would rather see Than your smile my love For united we stand Divided we fall And if our backs should ever be against the wall We'll be together, together, you and I |
For united we stand Divided we fall And if our backs should ever be against the wall We'll be together, together, you and I And if the world about you falls apart my love Then I'll still be here And if the going gets too hard along the way Just you call, I'll hear |
Wake Up Everybody
| Wake up everybody no more sleepin
in bed No more backward thinkin time for thinkin ahead The world has changed so very much From what it used to be so there is so much hatred war an' poverty Wake up all the teachers time to teach a new way Maybe then they'll listen to whatcha have to say Cause they're the ones who's coming up and the world is in their hands when you teach the children teach em the very best you can. Chorus |
Wake up all the doctors make the
ol' people well They're the ones who suffer an' who catch all the hell But they don't have so very long before the Judgement Day So won'tcha make them happy before they pass away. Wake up all the builders time to build a new land I know we can do it if we all lend a hand The only thing we have to do is put it in our mind Surely things will work out they do it every time. Repeat Chorus. |
We Are The
World
Written by Michal Jackson and Lionel Ritchie,
1985
Performed by various artists
| There comes a time when we heed a
certain call When the world must come together as one There are people dying and its time to lend a hand to life There greatest gift of all We cant go on pretending day by day That someone, somewhere will soon make a change We are all a part of Gods great big family And the truth, you know, Love is all we need Chorus: We are the world, we are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day So lets start giving Theres a choice we're making We're saving out own lives its true we'll make a better day Just you and me Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares And their lives will be stronger and free As God has shown us by turning stones to brend So we all must lend a helping hand |
Chorus: |
When You Believe
Written by Stephen Schwartz and Babyface
Performed by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, 1997
| Many nights we've prayed With no proof anyone could hear In our hearts a hopeful song We barely understood Now we are not afraid Although we know there's much to fear We were moving mountains long Before we know we could There can be miracles In this time of fear There can be miracles |
They don't always happen when you
ask And it's easy to give in to your fear But when you're blinded by your pain Can't see your way safe through the rain Thought of a still resilient voice Says love is very near There can be miracles
(miracles) You will when you |
Whenever
I Call You "Friend"
Written by Kenny Loggins and M. Manchester.
Performed by Kenny Loggins and Stevie Nicks
| (KL) Whenever I call you friend I begin to think I understand Anything we are You and I have always been ever and ever (KL/SN) I see myself within your eyes And that's all I need to show me why Everything I do, always takes me home to you Ever and ever (KL) Now I know my life has given me more Than memories day by day...we can see (SN) In every moment there's a reason to carry on (Chorus) (KL/SN) Sweet love showin' us a heavenly light I've never seen such a beautiful sight Sweet love flowin' almost every night I know forever we'll be doin' it Sweet love showin' us a heavenly light I've never seen such a beautiful sight Sweet love flowin' almost every night I know forever we'll be doin' it right |
(SN) Whenever I call you friend I believe I've come to understand Everywhere we are you and I were meant to be Forever and ever(KL) I think about the times to come Knowin' I will be the lucky one Ever our love will last I always want to call you friend (Chorus) sax solo (SN) Now I know my life has given me more Than memories...(KL)day by day...we can see (SN) In every moment there's a reason to carry on (Chorus) Sweet love...sweet love yeah Sweet love...sweet love yeah |
The
Wind Beneath My Wings
Written by Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar
Performed by Bette Midler - Movie "Beaches" 1982
| It must have been cold there in
my shadow to never have sunlight on your face. You've always been content to let me shine. You've always walked one step behind. I was the one with all the glory, while you were the one with all the strength, only a face without a name, and I never once heard you complain. Did you ever no that you're my hero and everything that I'd like to be. I can fly higher than an eagle, 'cause you are the Wind beneath my Wings. |
You might have thought it went
unnoticed but I've got it all here in my heart. I want you to know I know the truth That I would be nothing without you. Did you ever know that you're my hero and everything that I'd like to be. I can fly higher than an eagle, 'cause you are the Wind beneath my Wings. |
| So lately,
been wondering Who will be there to take my place When I'm gone you'll need love to light the shadows on your face If a great wave shall fall and fall upon us all Then between the sand and stone, could you make it on your own Chorus: And maybe, I'll find out |
Chorus: Run away with my heart Run away with my hope Run away with my love I know now, just quite how Chorus |
You Gotta Be
Written by Des'ree
Performed by Des'ree
| CHORUS 1: Listen as your day unfolds Challenge what the future holds Try and keep your head up to the sky Lovers, they may cause you tears Go ahead release your fears Stand up and be counted Don't be ashamed to cry CHORUS 2: You gotta be You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm You gotta stay together All I know, all I know, love will save the day Herald what your mother said Readin' the books your father read Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time Some may have more cash than you Others take a different view |
my oh my heh, hey CHORUS 2 Don't ask no questions, it goes on without you Leaving you behind if you can't stand the pace The world keeps on spinning You can't stop it, if you try to This time it's danger staring you in the face oh oh oh Remember CHORUS 1 My oh my heh, hey, hey CHORUS 2 til fade |
| So many nights, i sit by my
window waiting for someone to sing me his song so many dreams i kept deep inside me alone in the dark, now you've come along And you light up my life you give me hope to carry on you light up my days and fill my nights with song |
Rolling at sea, adrift on the
water could it finally be, i'm turning for home finally a chance to say, hey, i love you oh never again to be alone And you, light up my life you give me hope to carry on you light up my days and fill my nights with song it can't be wrong when it feels so right cause, you light up my life |
You've Got A Friend
Written by Carole King
Preformed by Carole King/James Taylor
| When you're down and troubled And you need some loving care And nothing, nothing is going right Close your eyes and think of me And soon I will be there To brighten up even your darkest nightYou just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there You've got a friend If the sky above you Grows dark and full of clouds And that old north wind begins to blow Keep you head together And call my name out loud Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door |
You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be thereAin't it good to know that you've got a friend When people can be so cold They'll hurt you, and desert you And take your soul if you let them You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there You've got a friend |
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