[Verse 1] Before the ink was dry Before the flag flew high A child with a steady hand Was helping to build this land A boy at the harbor dock A girl with a warning knock Small feet on a dusty road Big news in a pocket told [Pre-Chorus] Little hands, carried the flame Little voices, big dreams to proclaim They passed the spark along And made the future of our country strong [Chorus] Two hundred fifty years We sing it through the cheers From little steps on dirt and stone They helped us build this home Two hundred fifty years The years still ring out clear Young hearts, brave and bright Let's celebrate the year! [Verse 2] Sybil on the winter road Phillis with her words of gold Thomas with a hungry mind James with a fire inside John at the schoolhouse door Reading signs and asking more Molly by the kitchen rail Keeping hope alive through any gale [Pre-Chorus] Little hands, carried the flame Little voices, big dreams to proclaim They passed the spark along And made the future strong [Chorus] Two hundred fifty years We sing it through the cheers From little steps on dirt and stone They helped us build this home Two hundred fifty years The names still ring out clear Young hearts, brave and bright Let's celebrate the year! [Short patriotic instrumental similar to march] [Bridge] Not all heroes wore a crown Some were small and holding down A message, lantern, book, or bell A truth they had to tell [Final Chorus] Two hundred fifty years We sing it through the cheers From little steps on dirt and stone They helped us build this home Two hundred fifty years The names still ring out clear Young hearts, brave and bright Let's celebrate the dream! (young hearts) (Let's celebrate the dream!) [Sounds of exploding fireworks that fade out with music]
