(verse 1)
through thick and thin,
through highs and lows.
the water still runs,
still laughs and sings.
though the wounds may sting,
though the scars won't heal.
the sun still shines,
on every tree and hill.
so don't be bothered my child,
for things pass and change,
but the sun will still rise from the east,
and set in the west.
(chorus.)
keep moving forward,
let yesterday be a lesson.
live and be merry my child,
let today be a new journey.
look ahead and strive on,
let tomorrow teach you lessons,
of hope and faith,
of a future starting today.
(verse2)
cry when your sad,
let it out and relieve your soul.
but don't let it blind you,
don't let it stop you from seeing.
laugh my child laugh,
joy and laughter lightens the soul.
elevate your mind,
read a book and feed your soul.
listen to music and dance,
for music is the oil,
that lubricates your joints.
but weary my child,
too much crying,
too much laughing,
too much reading,
too much music and dancing.
can ruin you too.
(chorus.)
keep moving forward,
let yesterday be a lesson.
live and be merry my child,
let today be a new journey.
look ahead and strive on,
let tomorrow teach you lessons,
of hope and faith,
of a future starting today.
(verse 3)
the point my child is this,
hardship makes you stronger,
mistakes make you wiser,
struggle build character,
failure doesn't determine you,
it's what you do when you fail.
the night is not forever,
it ends and day begins.
nothing is forever,
so live my child your journey has just began.
(bridge)
problems gives solutions,
adversity gives strength,
fear gives courage,
just as sure as light gives out shadows,
you only know joy,
when you've been through suffering.
for victory is sweetest,
when earned on the battlefield.
(chorus.)
keep moving forward,
let yesterday be a lesson.
live and be merry my child,
let today be a new journey.
look ahead and strive on,
let tomorrow teach you lessons,
of hope and faith,
of a future starting today.
