PLEASE NOTE: FOR OUR "YOUTH FOR PEACE CAMP 2023," we sang 2 newly-created verses, soon to be recorded! Here are those lyrics, which focus upon being an ALLY: NEW Think and Share Invitations * Think and share about a time you were an ally and stood up for someone else whose beliefs may have been different from yours. * Consider sharing what you said, what you did, and how you did it in a way that respected other's rights and feelings, as well. * What are some other ways can you can be an ally and stand up for others? * How does it feel to stand up for others? A Oh, I'll stand up for your rights, though our beliefs may be different. I'll stand up for your rights -- It's the right thing to do! Yes, I'll stand up for your rights, though our beliefs may be different -- and I'll do it in a way that respects others' rights, too. DO-do-DO-do-DO-do-do-DO! B Oh, we'll stand up for your rights, though our beliefs may be different. We'll stand up for your rights -- It's the right thing to do! Yes, we'll stand up for your rights, though our beliefs may be different -- and we'll do it in a way that respects others' rights, too. DO-do-DO-do-DO-do-do-DO! And, here is the original version: I'LL STAND UP FOR MYSELF (2:06) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgJajBy_pnQ&list=OLAK5uy_kw6aTs5dEm_UxrS59m1RBnyW8zCDMLZ7E&index=7 Think and Share Invitations * Think and share about a time you needed to stand up for yourself and your beliefs. * Consider sharing what you said, what you did, and how you did it in a way that respected others, as well. * In what ways can you stand up for others, as well? * How does it feel to stand up for yourself and others? (1) Oh, I'll stand up for myself, and what I believe in, I'll stand up for myself, and for my rights, too. Yes, I'll stand up for myself, and what I believe in, and I'll do it in a way that respects your rights, too. DO-do-DO-do-DO-do-do-DO! (2) I can take charge of my life; that's one thing I believe in, I can take charge of my life; it's my right to do. I will take charge of my life---and I'll be glad that I did it! It's not only my right, it's my responsibility, too. DO-do-DO-do-DO-do-do-DO! (3) You can take charge of your life, and stand up for what you believe in, You can take charge of your life; it's your right to do. You can take charge of your life---you'll be glad that you did it. It's not only your right; it's your responsibility, too. DO-do-DO-do-DO-do-do-DO! (4) So...we'll stand up for ourselves and what we believe in, We'll stand up for ourselves and for our rights, too. Yes, we'll stand up for ourselves and what we believe in, and we'll do it in a way that respects others' rights, too. DO-do-DO-do-DO-do-do-DO! REPEAT FIRST VERSE (1) Oh, I'll stand up for myself, and what I believe in, I'll stand up for myself, and for my rights, too. Yes, I'll stand up for myself, and what I believe in, and I'll do it in a way that respects your rights, too. DO-do-DO-do-DO-do-do-DO! Words and music copyright 1990 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com CaringandCapableKids.com https://caringandcapablekids.com/ Lead Singer and Producer Patricia Mikkelson YouTube link for album https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kw6aTs5dEm_UxrS59m1RBnyW8zCDMLZ7E