HOPE OF AMERICA

Words and Music- Merrill Osmond, Alan Osmond Cliff Maag, Sam Cardon

We're the hope of America...where there's hope there's America.
She's a land that we love...blessed from God up above.
Please protect our rights and liberty.
We're the hope of America...stand and shout for America.
Where the brave, where the strong...where the dreams belong
The hope of America.

Chorus
Keep the spirit alive with a heart united
Working with each other everyday.
Be courageous and strong with a voice that's singing
Hail to the USA!

We will fight for our honor, defend our freedom
Just like our fathers had to pay.
We'll live for you, we'll die for you today!
We're the hope of America...where there's hope there's America.
Reaching out far and near...oh, the message is clear
We're the hope of America.

Chorus
We will fight for our honor, defend our freedom
Just like our fathers had to pay.
United we stand...divided we fall.
This is our country...she needs us all.
We're the hope of America...where there's hope there's America
She's a land that we love blessed from God up above
Please protect our rights and liberty.

We're the hope of America...stand and shout for America.
Where the brave, where the strong...where the dreams belong
The hope of America
America, America, America, my own!

KEEP US SAFE

Words- Sam Francis, Cliff & Rhonda Maag Music- Cliff Maag, Sam Cardon

We all deserve to grow up in a loving atmosphere.
A place that we can call home and never have to fear.
Our rights must be respected and protected every day.
Please care enough to guide our lives...be with us as we play.

CHORUS
Help to keep us safe...help to keep us warm.
Don't neglect the time we need or cause us any harm.
Live a life of love for all of us to see.
So that we may each become the best that we can be!

We all deserve to grow up and feel security
With people we can count on and trust their loyalty.
We need to feel we're wanted and loved in every way.
Believing you will always care and never go away.

CHORUS
Help to keep us safe...help to keep us warm.
Don't neglect the time we need or cause us any harm.
Live a life of love for all of us to see...so that we may each become
The best, the best, the best...that we can be!

LEARNING TODAY...TO LIVE TOMORROW

Words & Music- Sam Francis and Cliff Maag

Teach me to think...help me to know.
I want to succeed...don't want to be slow.
So give of yourself...be patient and kind.
Teach me and help me develop my mind.

CHORUS
I'm learning today...to live tomorrow
Be the best I can be.
I'm learning today...to live tomorrow.
Our future's depending on me!

I'll say no to drugs and alcohol too!
I'll study real hard...that's what I'll do!
So give of yourself...be patient and kind.
Teach me and help me develop my mind.

CHORUS

(Repeat)
Tag- Yes, my future's depending on me!

I TOUCH THE FUTURE

Words- Sam Francis, Cliff Maag
Music- Gaye Gibbs

(Teacher)
I love to watch small children grow
As they learn to read and want to know
All about today and tomorrow too.
When they grow up- what will they be?
Will dreams become reality?
Will they prepare to be what they can be?
I hope and pray that each will learn
To use the knowledge they have earned.
I touch the future because I teach.
Each boy and girl I'll try to reach.
I'll give my best from day to day.
I am a teacher- I'll guide their way.

(Students)
We want to learn- we want to know
What lies ahead- which way to go?
We need someone to help us find our way.
And as we grow- what will we do?
The things you've taught will get us through
The challenges that each of us must face.

WE CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Words- Sam Francis and Cliff Maag
Music- Jerry Williams

As children of the world we are learning every day.
Preparing for the future which we hope will be okay!
We can make things better...a new world for all to see.
A place where we can grow up in peace and harmony.

CHORUS
We can make the difference...it's up to you and me.
Together we can help the world to live in harmony.
We can make the difference...just lend a helping hand.
We can make the difference...yes, we can!

As children of the world we should help our fellow man.
Share with those who are in need...giving all the help we can.
"Love your neighbor as yourself" is the motto we should live.
Those of us who have so much...it's time we learned to give!

CHORUS

(Repeat)
Tag- We can make the difference...yes, we can!

TOGETHER

Words- Sam Francis and Rhonda Maag
Music- Cliff Maag

Together...let's all join hands together.
Together...let's care about each other.
Together...and live in harmony
Regardless of our nationality!

Together...let's work and play together.
Together...let's strive to help each other.
Together...develop unity.
Together in this land where we are free!

(Speak)
Let's all join hands in work and play
And care about each other!
Improve our skills and build our dreams
Let's try to help each other!

Together...we'll make mistakes together.
Together...we'll try to make it better
Together...friends we'll always be.
Together is a good philosophy.

Together...let's build our dreams together.
Together...and pray that we will never..
Together...lose sight of what can be.
Together in this land of liberty.
Together in this land of liberty!

(Shout) TOGETHER!

I WRITE THE SONGS

Words and Music- Bruce Johnson

I've been alive forever,
And I wrote the very first song.
I put the words and melodies together,
I am music, and I write the songs.

Chorus
I write the songs that make the whole world sing;
I write the songs of love and special things.
I write the songs that make the young girls cry;
I write the songs, I write the songs.

My home lies deep within you
And I've found my own place in your soul.
Now when I look out through your eyes
I'm young again, even though I'm very old.

Chorus

Oh, my music makes you dance
And gives you spirit to take a chance.
And I wrote some rock'n'roll so you can move.
Music fills your heart,
Well that's a real fine place to start.
It's from me and for you,
It's from you and for me,
It's a world-wide symphony.

Chorus

(Tag) I am music and I write the songs!

MAKING WISE CHOICES

Words- Sam Francis and Rhonda Maag
Music- Cliff Maag

In America we're free...to choose for ourselves
What we will be.
We can be a doctor...or drive a bus.
The choice is ours...it's up to us!

If others try to put you down...you've thought it out before.
No matter what they bring around...remember and be sure.

CHORUS
It takes knowledge to make wise choices
It takes courage to speak your mind.
For when you make right choices
Just stand up for your principles
And you will be just fine!

In America we're free...but some choices that we make
Just should not be!
Using drugs and alcohol pollute your mind.
This choice...will leave you far behind!

If others try to put you down...you've thought it out before.
No matter what they bring around...remember and be sure.

CHORUS
It takes knowledge to make wise choices
It takes courage to speak your mind.
For when you make right choices
Just stand up for your principles
And you will be just fine!

(Repeat)

TURN MY DREAM INTO REALITY

Words- Sam Francis and Rhonda Maag
Music- Cliff Maag

I have a dream...of what the future holds for me.
I'll study and I'll learn...I want to do what's right for me.
I have a dream...there'll be no poverty
Where each man does his work...with pride and dignity.

CHORUS
As I dream about tomorrow
I must do my best each day
To prepare and meet life's challenges
That I face along the way.
May I gain the skill and knowledge
To turn my dream into reality.

I have a dream...so much I need to know.
I want to do my part...I'm looking forward as I go.
I have a dream...of where I'll be someday
I'll reach my full potential...with skills I learn today.

CHORUS
As I dream about tomorrow
I must do my best each day
To prepare and meet life's challenges
That I face along the way.
May I gain the skill and knowledge
To turn my dream into reality.

Tag- To turn my dream into reality!

HOPE OF AMERICA (reprise)

Words and Music- Merrill Osmond, Alan Osmond
Cliff Maag, Sam Cardon (God Bless The USA)- Lee Greenwood

We're the hope of America...Where there's hope there's America.
She's a land that we love...blessed from God up above.
Please protect our rights and liberty.

We're the hope of America...Stand and shout for America.
Where the brave, where the strong...where the dreams belong.
The hope of America.

In history I've learned about so many countries where...
People lost their rights to freedom...the blessings you and I all share.
I thank my lucky stars to be a livin' here today...
‘Cause our flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.

And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free,
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me,
And I'd gladly stand up; next to you, and defend her still today...
‘Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land...God Bless The USA!

(Repeat first two verses)

(Tag) America, America, America....My own!