**Verse 1**
In the early morning light, the runners take their stance,
Feet pounding on the pavement, ready for the chance.
With every step they take, the crowd begins to roar,
When the leader crosses first, we all can feel it more.
**Chorus**
'Cause everybody’s a winner when the runner claims the prize,
It’s not just about the glory, it’s the spark in all our eyes.
We honor every heartbeat, every stride that he has made,
Together in this victory, we share the joy displayed.
**Verse 2**
They cheer for every muscle, every scar that tells the tale,
Of the struggles and the triumphs, like a ship that’s set to sail.
Just like prayers that lift us, and the hands that help us stand,
When we join in the mission, we become a stronger band.
**Chorus**
'Cause everybody’s a winner when the runner claims the prize,
It’s not just about the glory, it’s the spark in all our eyes.
We honor every heartbeat, every stride that he has made,
Together in this victory, we share the joy displayed.
**Bridge**
When we reach out to our neighbors, with a meal or with a smile,
Every act of kindness, brings us closer for a while.
As lives change around us, our hearts begin to race,
In the marathon of giving, we all find our place.
**Chorus**
'Cause everybody’s a winner when the runner claims the prize,
It’s not just about the glory, it’s the spark in all our eyes.
We honor every heartbeat, every stride that he has made,
Together in this victory, we share the joy displayed.
**Outro**
So let’s run this race together, hand in hand we’ll take a stand,
In this journey of compassion, let’s uplift our fellow man.
'Cause everybody’s a winner, when love leads the way,
In the spirit of togetherness, we celebrate today.
AnthonyBlackmon
