[Intro - 0:00-0:19] [Spoken] One world. One team. Every child deserves a chance. [Verse 1 - 0:19-0:45] From a city street at sunrise To a village after rain Every child can find a pathway Every dream can change the game When the whole world fills the stadium And the flags are flying high Let the greatest lasting legacy Be the dreams we help to rise [Pre-Chorus - 0:45-0:58] No more waiting on the sidelines Now’s the moment, hear the call When we open doors to learning We help every child stand tall [Chorus - 0:58-1:25] [Full Band and Choir] Open a book Score a goal for life Pass the ball, turn the page Let the future rise A match may end When the final whistle blows But the power of learning Grows and grows Read, play, learn Reach for the light Reading a book scores a goal For your whole life [Post-Chorus - 1:25-1:32] [Children’s Choir] Oh-oh-oh Score a goal for life Oh-oh-oh Let the future rise [Verse 2 - 1:32-1:58] On the fields and in the classrooms Hope is moving hand to hand Grassroots heroes build the future In communities across the land Rotary raises voices Global Citizen sounds the call FIFA brings the world together To create a chance for all [Pre-Chorus 2 - 1:58-2:11] Canada has led the way now Let each nation take its place Every pledge becomes a pathway Every gift becomes a chance [Bridge - 2:11-2:32] [Piano, Strings, Choir Building] A ball can teach us teamwork A page can set us free A coach can build our courage A teacher helps us see Let every nation step forward Let generosity unite We can build a lasting legacy Beyond the stadium lights [Crowd Build - 2:32-2:50] [Drums and Handclaps] [Lead Vocal] Who deserves to learn? [Crowd] Every child! [Lead Vocal] Who deserves to play? [Crowd] Every child! [Lead Vocal] What can change the game? [Crowd] Turn the page! [All Voices] Open a book and lead the way! [Final Chorus - 2:50-3:15] [Key Change, Full Choir and Stadium Crowd] Open a book Score a goal for life One world, one team Let the future shine Pass the ball Turn the page Every child can lead the way Read, play, learn Together we rise Reading a book scores a goal For your whole life [Outro - 3:15-3:35] [Children’s Choir, Final Drum Hit] When every child can learn The whole world wins! [End]
