We Can Rise

[Intro] Fender Rhodes in a playful rhythm with strumming acoustic guitar. [Verse 1 - casual conversational tone] Sometimes I wonder why we can't — then I know we can Colors blend with weakness, argue with our stance Thoughts are clouds that turn to smog then to what is wrong Can we wake up and believe that we are strong? [Verse 2] Today we stand, tomorrow fall We mold our thoughts until truth is called “Never again,” says everyone — “Except for today” the foundation breaks [Chorus - Build] Open roads and open skies Fight for victory... stand and rise We can rise We can rise [Verse 3] A locked door stands between our will to win Politicians bent on embracing sin Screens bend us toward a lie Are we trapped inside? [Chorus] Open roads and open skies Fight for victory... stand and rise We can rise We can rise (Short instrumental with Fender Rhodes) [Bridge - cut back to quieter] Lift your head — lift your chin Today’s the day we rise again Grow and see how we can soar Freedom waits beyond the door (Fender Rhodes Solo) [Chorus] Open roads and open skies Fight for victory... stand and rise We can rise We can rise [Outro] We can rise Rise Rise