(Its gonna be a brighter day)



I know it's gonna be a brighter day

Cuz little Johnny was born today

And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way

(a better way, a better way)



Lookin' in his mama's eyes

All he sees is the tears she cries

Don't have a clue what really lies ahead (oh no)

Is he gonna have to find his way

Cuz guns n drugs r getting carried away

These are things that keep runnin' through mama's head

(No no no no no no no)



I know it's gonna be a brighter day

Cuz little Johnny was born today

And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way

(a better way) (Y.A. help me sing)

He's gonna need a little time to grow

But little Johnny's got tomorrow

And I know, he's gonna be the one to find us a better way

(a better way, a better way) (Y.A. help me sing)



Now listen as the siren goes by

It's another mother's turn to cry

Oh why, did we ever let the world turn so cold

(so cold, so cold)

Well I know Johnny's gonna make a change

He knows the road he's got to rearrange

To make it better for his kids when he gets old

(No no no no no no no)



I know it's gonna be a brighter day

Cuz little Johnny was born today

And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way

(a better way, a better way) (Y.A. help me sing)

He's gonna need a little time to grow (ooh yea ooh yea)

But little Johnny's got tomorrow

And I know, he's gonna be the one to find us a better way

(a better way, a better way) (Y.A. help me)



How'd we ever let the world turn so cold

People fightin and killing at twelve years old

Don't you dare let the devil steal your soul

Take you from the light and put you in control