[Intro] [orchestral strings swell, crowd cheering] [grand piano enters with staccato chords] [Verse 1] [acoustic guitar enters, strumming eighth notes] [male vocals] A child takes a step without fear today A mother smiles as clean water flows [female vocals] A student opens a brand new book And a future begins to grow [male vocals] Someone cared enough to show [female vocals] Someone chose to lend a hand [male and female vocals] Ordinary people join together To make a difference where they stand [male vocals] One life changed becomes a hundred more That's what service is for [Chorus] [full band enters, driving drums, heavy floor toms] [choral vocals] We are Rotary Neighbors helping neighbors dream We are Rotary Building stronger communities From ending polio to helping children learn to read Together we are changing lives Through service and through deeds We are Rotary [Verse 2] [piano and strings, drums drop out] [male vocals] When disaster strikes and hope seems lost Rotarians answer the call [female vocals] Bringing comfort to the fresh and [unintelligible] Helping communities stand tall [male vocals] Planting trees for future generations Mentoring leaders who will rise [female vocals] Creating peace through understanding Helping possibility come alive [male and female vocals] One act of kindness starts a chain That reaches far beyond today [Chorus] [full band, soaring strings] [choral vocals] We are Rotary Neighbors helping neighbors dream We are Rotary Building stronger communities From ending polio to helping children learn to read Together we are changing lives Through service and through deeds We are Rotary [Bridge] [piano melody, light strings] [male vocals] A well in Africa A scholarship at home [female vocals] A wheelchair delivered So no one walks alone [male vocals] A meal for a family A teacher inspired [female vocals] A young leader discovering A purpose higher [male and female vocals] Across two hundred countries One vision shining through Service above self In everything we do [Chorus] [full orchestral arrangement, cymbal crashes] [choral vocals] We are Rotary Across the world we stand as one We are Rotary Until the work is done Bringing hope and healing where they're needed most today Creating lasting change In every single way We are Rotary We are Rotary A force for good throughout the earth We are Rotary Believing every life has worth And if you want to change the world come join us on the way Because together we can do more Together we can do more [Outro] [sustained choral harmony] We are Rotary Service above self We are Rotary [final piano chord, strings fade out]
