[Verse 1]
In Kenya, they say jambo
In Rwanda, bavuga muraho
In South Africa, they say hello
But the smile says even more
In Japan, it’s konnichiwa
In France, they say bonjour
In India, it can be namaste
And the welcome hits the door
[Pre-Chorus]
Say it loud, say it clear
One small word, we all hear
From the hills to the sea
Greeting you, greeting me
[Chorus]
Hello, hello, around the world
Hello, hello, boys and girls
Uganda says hello
Uganda says hello
Jambo, bonjour, namaste
One more way to start the day
Uganda says hello
Uganda says hello
[Verse 2]
In China, they say nǐ hǎo
In Italy, ciao can fly
In Somalia, it’s nabad
And the feeling travels by
In Brazil, they say olá
In Germany, hallo rings true
In Nigeria, e kaaro
And the morning comes to you
[Pre-Chorus]
Say it loud, say it clear
One small word, we all hear
From the desert to the rain
Friendly words across the plain
[Chorus]
Hello, hello, around the world
Hello, hello, boys and girls
Uganda says hello
Uganda says hello
Jambo, bonjour, namaste
One more way to start the day
Uganda says hello
Uganda says hello
[Bridge]
In every place, in every tongue
A greeting makes the heart feel young
No matter where your feet may go
A kind first word can start the glow
[Final Chorus]
Hello, hello, around the world
Hello, hello, boys and girls
Uganda says hello
Uganda says hello
Jambo, bonjour, namaste
One more way to start the day
Uganda says hello
Uganda says hello