Dare 2B Different

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Grant made possible by: Ingenuity, Chicago
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Written by: Students of George Washington Carver Elementary, Donna Guerin, Daniel Roeder, Paulie Z
Featured Vocals: Kamya Jackson, Niyeelah Mays, Zariyah Thompson, Malik Robinson, Avon Neal, Nahmar Hampton, Ariana Malloy
Chorus Vocals: Students of George Washington Carver Elementary
Produced by: Paulie Z, Thomas Ross Johansen
Mixed and Mastered by: Thomas Ross Johansen at Strawhorse Studios
Filmed by: Paulie Z
Edited by: Paulie Z

Coordinating Teachers: Oteal Wyatt-Gilmore, Michael Williams, Venus Deloach

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VERSE 1
Think about who you want to be 
Then make those dreams a reality
Stand on who you really are
Be yourself, it'll take you far
Never care what the haters say
Friends will be there anyway
Yo, yo, let’s go

CHORUS
Wake up knowing the world can change
Dare to be different, dare to be different
Stand tall, ‘cause you’re not strange
Dare to be different, dare to be different
Never lack confidence, it’s not hard to be 
The best version of you for the world to see
Dare to be different, dare to be different
Dare to be different, dare to be different

VERSE 2
Believe in yourself, you're a shining light
Take a breath, take a chance, it will be alright
Life can be hard and it’s often tough
Aim high, be kind, that's just enough
Don’t let anyone dim your spark
Stay determined and hit your mark
Ay, ay, hey, hit your mark

CHORUS
Wake up knowing the world can change
Dare to be different, dare to be different
Stand tall, ‘cause you’re not strange
Dare to be different, dare to be different
Never lack confidence, it’s not hard to be 
The best version of you for the world to see
Dare to be different, dare to be different
Dare to be different, dare to be different

VERSE 3
Never let anyone dim your light
You were made to shine so bright
Believe in yourself and all you do
The world needs you and that  is true
Be kind to others, help them in need
Don’t let fear shadow your good deeds
Yeah, yeah, don’t let fear shadow your good deeds

BRIDGE
Always strive for the stars, dare to be different
Never look at anyone else and try to be like them
Because there’s only one you
So it’s only one you in this thing called life
If it’s not you, then who can it be?
I dare you to be different

CHORUS
Wake up knowing the world can change
Dare to be different, dare to be different
Stand tall, ‘cause you’re not strange
Dare to be different, dare to be different
Never lack confidence, it’s not hard to be 
The best version of you for the world to see
Dare to be different, dare to be different
Dare to be different, dare to be different

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