[Verse 1]
Morning on my face
Dust on my shoes
Small steps, big dreams
I been walking through
Mama said, "Keep on"
When the road looked long
I held that word
And it kept me strong
[Pre-Chorus]
I know my name
I know my fire
I lift my head
I reach higher
One day at a time
I move with grace
What I plant today
Will show my place
[Chorus]
Step by step, I rise
Step by step, I rise
I believe in me
I believe in me
Step by step, I rise
Step by step, I rise
My time will come
My time will come (my time will come)
[Verse 2]
They said "wait your turn"
I said "watch me grow"
Roots go deep
When the strong winds blow
Hands may shake
But I won't break
Every scar I wear
Is a promise I make
[Pre-Chorus]
I know my name
I know my fire
I lift my head
I reach higher
One day at a time
I move with grace
What I plant today
Will show my place
[Chorus]
Step by step, I rise
Step by step, I rise
I believe in me
I believe in me
Step by step, I rise
Step by step, I rise
My time will come
My time will come (my time will come)
[Bridge]
If the door stay shut
I build my own
If the road get rough
I still go on
I was made for more
Than fear could say
I was born to shine
In my own way
[Final Chorus]
Step by step, I rise
Step by step, I rise
I believe in me
I believe in me (yeah, yeah)
Step by step, I rise
Step by step, I rise
My time will come
My time will come (my time will come)