It feels like forever since I can remember 
It seems like it's always been this way 
Keep the good news to ourselves, like a secret we'll never tell 
I don't know why we've been so ashamed 

But changes are in the air, sparks are starting everywhere 
And oh, what a sweet, sweet sound 
With millions of voices, singing new [bad word] 
Leading the way to higher ground 

Keep on, keep on shinin' 
Wherever you may be 
Keep on, keep on shinin' 
For all the world to see 

Having faith in the [bad word] is easier said than done 
It's hard to live out in the light of day 
You're [bad word] and you're battered, your dreams have been shattered 
Your best laid plans scattered over the place 

Despite all your tendencies, God sees it differently 
Your [bad word] s a time to grow 
And you, you're a miracle, anything but typical 
It's time for the whole wide world to know