When our teacher asks us in the classroom, “What would you like to be someday?” We all raise our hands with excitement, with a thousand dreams along the way. One child says, “I’ll be a firefighter, putting out the flames and helping fast, protecting homes and forests too, keeping everyone safe at last.” [Chorus] Every child can learn and grow, read and ask and want to know. With our books and dreams so bright, we can build a future full of light. Every child can dream and try, reach for goals that seem so high. With joy, hard work, and love each day, we can make the world a better place. [Verse 2] Another says, “I’ll be a doctor, helping people when they’re ill.” And a girl says, “I’ll be a nurse, giving care with kindness and skill.” “I would like to be a teacher, helping children read and count.” “I’ll be an engineer or carpenter, building things that truly matter.” [Bridge] A pilot, artist, researcher too, a musician, chef, or farmer like you. Whatever dream you choose to pursue, keep on learning and sharing what you do. [Final Chorus] Every child can learn and grow, read and ask and want to know. With our books and dreams so bright, we can build a future full of light. Every child can dream and try, reach for goals that seem so high. We may be small, but as we grow, our gifts will shine for all to know. [Outro] I go to school ready to learn, because every child deserves a turn to become the person they dream to be, with joy, hard work, and possibility.
