[Verse 1]

It's time we stood up for ourselves, so get up off your knees

We'll shake off our detractors and attain our hopes and dreams

And if we fall prey to in-fighting, we're never gonna win

So put aside your differences, sing loud, sing proud

[Verse 2]

We won't listen to their stories or be waylaid by their lies

It's a dream that's still attainable for kids like you and I

So if we all stand together singing one defiant song

Our voice will reach the heavens, so sing with all your heart

[Chorus]

Join us in a song, we shall rise and sing

Stand up and be counted, sing a song for liberty

Join us in this song, together we shall sing

Rise up and be counted, sing it loud, sing it proud

[Verse 3]

We've been brutalized and crucified, the brunt of their attacks

Is corruption not their trademark and compassion what they lack?

If we can realize our common goals, the end of which is plain

United and now stronger, their loss is now our gain

[Chorus]

Join us in a song, we shall rise and sing

Stand up and be counted, sing a song for liberty

Join us in this song, together we shall sing

Rise up and be counted, sing it loud, sing it proud

[Chorus]

Join us in a song, we shall rise and sing

Stand up and be counted, sing a song for liberty

Join us in this song, together we shall sing

Rise up and be counted, sing it loud, sing it proud