give the young a chance

ours the future hold close

for a time will come

deep in your heart there's a river that flows

all the way to kingdom come

through the sandstorms where the high wind blows

a desert road does bloom

please help me. give the young a chance

lead them in the dance

my people

give the young a chance

to change their circumstance

and so. and so. it's written: as the moon shall turn the tides

and as the stars shall light your ride

don't listen to the words of fools

the young i know they are jewels

deeds i've done what i've become

treasures i will find

nourishment i do receive

can't help but believe

the road is long i shall stay strong

please hear my song

help me. give the young a chance

lead them in the dance

my brothers

give the young a chance

lead them in the dance

my sisters

give the young a chance

to change their circumstance

and so. and so. it's written: as the moon shall turn the tides

and as the stars shall light your ride

don't listen to the words of fools

the young i know they are jewels

take me to gardens where

birds will sing lullabies

find me in the shade of trees

through gentle breeze

sweet scents filled the air. give the young a chance

lead them in the dance

my people

give the young a chance

to change their circumstance

and so. and so. it's written: as the moon shall turn the tides

and as the stars shall light your ride

don't listen to the words of fools

the young i know they are jewels