So welcome to the world 

Got so much I can tell you baby 

So many lessons to learn 

Let me tell you WHAT I've heard 



Because people can be cruel 

And the world is full of rules 

That's when you need to call me 

When the struggle gets you down 

And there's no one else around 

That's when you need to call me 



Oh you'll be strong, you hold on 

You will get through it 

And when you can't do it 

I'll make you better than that 

Don't be scared, sing your song 

Bring your soul to it 

And when you're through with it 

I know you're better than that 



I still believe 

That THIS world is a good place baby 

For every vulture and thief 

Kindness in every stranger 



When it's slipping through your hands 

AND you do not understand 

That's when you need to call me 

When you cannot carry on 

When you feel like hope is gone 

That's when you can call me 



Oh you'll be strong, you hold on 

You will get through it 

And when you can't do it 

I'll make you better than that 

Don't be scared, sing your song 

Bring your soul to it 

And when you're through with it 

I know you're better than that 



Welcome to the world 

Got so much I can tell you baby 

So many lessons to learn 

Let me tell you WHAT I've heard 



The road is long, so just hang on 

It's gonna be alright 

I'll make you better than that 

The road is long, so keep your faith 

When your zero has come 

It's gonna be alright 



(And you'll be judged 

on who you love 

the color of your skin) 



The road is long, just hang on 

It's gonna be alright 



Oh you'll be strong, you hold on 

You will get through it 

And when you can't do it 

I'll make you better than that 

Don't be scared, sing your song 

Bring your soul to it 

And when you're through with it 

I know you're better than that 



Oh you'll be strong, you hold on 

You will get through it 

And when you can't do it 

I'll make you better than that 



Don't be scared, sing your song 

Bring your soul to it 

And when you're through with it 

I know you're better than that