Intro (Choir Hum – Soulful build) (Organ swells, light guitar picking, handclaps start soft on beat 2 & 4.) Choir (humming softly): Mmm… we’re holdin’ on, holdin’ hands around the world… (Lead enters gently) Lead (soulful): Every child, every heart, every land — We’re together in His plan. Verse 1 (Gentle Unity - Deep soul tone) We are children singin’ all around the world, Happy voices liftin’ up the joyful Word. We are children shinin’ with that gospel light, Standin’ tall, walkin’ strong, choosin’ right. (Guitar slides up; drums enter lightly with rim clicks.) We are children leadin’ out in ev’ry land, Holdin’ firm to all the Lord commands. Like the stripling warriors we move in faith, ‘Cause we know the Lord is our strength. Chorus (Warm and Powerful - Call & Response) Lead: We are children holdin’ hands around the world, Choir: (Holdin’ hands around the world!) Lead: Like an army with the gospel flag unfurled, Choir: (The gospel flag unfurled!) Lead: We are led by His light, Choir: (Led by His light!) Lead: We love truth and right — Choir: (Love truth and right!) All together: We are building the kingdom of God! (Organ swell, choir hums into next verse.) Verse 2 (Faith in Action - Gentle groove) We are children sharin’ all around the world, Leadin’ others to the gospel fold. With our strength and youth, we’ll do the Savior’s work, With our hearts and hands we’ll serve. (Tambourine softens, guitar plays soft walking blues.) We are cov’nant children with a gift to give, We will teach by the way we live. Every word, every deed will testify — We believe in Jesus Christ. Chorus (Stronger - Full Choir Response) Lead: We are children holdin’ hands around the world, Choir: (Holdin’ hands around the world!) Lead: Like an army with the gospel flag unfurled, Choir: (That flag of love unfurled!) Lead: We are led by His light, Choir: (Led by His light!) Lead: We love truth and right — Choir: (Love truth and right!) All: We are building the kingdom of God! (Organ solo — short, emotional, call-and-response with the choir humming beneath.) Bridge (Togetherness - Slow, emotional swell) Lead (spoken softly over organ): Every color, every tongue, Every heart beats as one. Choir (echo): Beats as one… Lead: Every hand joined in love divine, We are His — and He is mine. (Guitar bend, drums slow and soft — breath between lines.) Final Chorus (Joyful Resolution - All voices strong) Lead: We are children holdin’ hands around the world, Choir: (Holdin’ hands around the world!) Lead: Like an army with the gospel flag unfurled, Choir: (The gospel flag unfurled!) Lead: We are led by His light, Choir: (Led by His light!) Lead: We love truth and right, Choir: (Love truth and right!) All voices together: We are building the kingdom of God — Oh yes, we’re building the kingdom of God! (Choir repeats “Building the kingdom” with soft handclaps; organ fades on a warm major chord.) Outro (Gentle Choir Fade - Soulful ending) (Choir hums softly as organ sustains.) Mmm… we’re holding hands… around the world… (Soft tambourine, final hum, fade.)
