I know it's late
But I couldn't wait
to call you on the phone
It's been a while
since I've been home
All of this was my own choice
Since the man upstairs
has given me this voice
No matter how long it takes
No matter how hard the breaks
I've gotta use it or lose it
I just can't stand to refuse
The chance to do
what I've gotta do
I've gotta sing my song
Sing the hatred into love
Sing a praise
to that man above
Sing the tears into a smile
Sing until I feel
this is all worthwhile yeah
Sing it high
Sing it low
A symphony within my soul
Sing it loud
And make it clear
Sing so everyone can hear
I feel Lord I'm chosen
and may be born
But I'd be nothin'
if I couldn't sing my song
By the way may I say
thank you
for the love you've shown
All of these years
since I've been born
Papa thought
I was college bound
You expected me
to settle down
I'm not ignorin'
what you had in mind
Neither do I wanna
sound unkind
Before I give up
I've gotta live up
To a challenge
to do my thing
I've gotta cut loose
the apron strings
Oh I've gotta sing my song
All I wanna do is
Sing the hatred into love
Yes I do
Sing a praise
to that man above
Oh thank you Lord
Sing the tears into a smile oh
Sing until I feel
this is all worthwhile oh oh
Sing it high
And sing it low
A symphony within my soul
Sing it loud
And make it clear
Sing so everyone can hear
I feel Lord I'm chosen
and may be born
But I'd be nothin'
I said I'd be nothin'
Oh
If I couldn't sing
If I couldn't sing
my song