I'LL STAND UP FOR MYSELF (2:06)

(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!


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?


Words and music copyright 1990 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com https://caringandcapablekids.com/
Lead Singer and Producer Patricia Mikkelson,
Simplified Living Coach and Professional Organizer, www.becomeorganized.wordpress.com

This song is part of a no-cost set of songs and resources, CARING AND CAPABLE KIDS -- 52 Songs written and recorded by Linda K. Williams and Friends, available at https://caringandcapablekids.com/caring-and-capable-kids/
* Offered at no cost for use in Classrooms, Distance Learning, Music Programs, After-School Programs, and Homes
for Social Emotional Learning, Music Therapy, and Developing Resilience, Empathy, and a Trauma - Informed / Responsive Lens
* Bonus Resources available via hyperlinks "Think and Share Invitations" for each song are offered as springboards for Restorative / Community Building Circles Writing / Journaling Pair and Share, and more.
* PLEASE ALSO CONSIDER engaging in Visual and Performing Arts inspired by the Lyrics ~ draw ~ paint ~ dance ~ mindful movement ~ hand motions ~ write additional lyrics, skits ~ and more

YouTube link for this song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgJajBy_pnQ&list=OLAK5uy_kw6aTs5dEm_UxrS59m1RBnyW8zCDMLZ7E&index=7

YouTube link for album
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kw6aTs5dEm_UxrS59m1RBnyW8zCDMLZ7E