Next Right Step

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Written by: Daniel Roeder, Donna Guerin, Paulie Z, Students of George Washington Carver Elementary
Produced by: Paulie Z, Thomas Johansen, Daniel Roeder
Lead Vocals: Vincente, Demetrius, Tavarus, Jamarion, Terrence,Dejuan
Chorus Vocals: Paulie Z, Students of George Washington Carver Elementary
Music by: Paulie Z, Dan Roeder
Mixed and Mastered by: Thomas Ross Johansen at Strawhorse Studios
Collaborating Teacher: Mr. Williams, Mrs Wyatt-Gilmore
Filmed by: Tony Cortes
Edited by: Paulie Z


Special thank you to our partners Global Lighthouse Studios, Chicago Public Schools, Ingenuity and the Creative Schools Fund


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The Next Right Step
George Washington Carver

Verse 1
Woke up this morning, with the weight on my chest, 
Life’s throwing curveballs, put me to the test, 
But I ain't backing down, yeah I’m here to rise, 
Gonna face these struggles, with fire in my eyes.
Every minor set back can be a major comeback, 
Grit and grind, I’m on the right track, 
Learning from the falls, getting back on my feet, 
One step at a time, I won’t accept defeat,

I won’t accept defeat,
I won’t accept defeat.

Chorus
Take the next right step, keep moving on,
Through the highs and lows, keep staying strong,
One foot after the other, now don’t you stop,
Climb every mountain til you reach the top!
With hearts of steel and minds so clear,
Facing every challenge, pushing past the fear,
Together we'll rise, rep by rep,
Breaking every wall, take the next right step.

Take the next right step,
Take the next right step,
Take the next right step.

Verse 2
Days get dark, and nights get long, 
But in my heart of hearts, I know I’m strong, 
Every challenge, every fight, 
Makes the victory feel so right.
People doubting, cutting down,
But I’m turning them around.
Even with the struggles, I’m taking a stand.
From the past I learn, the future’s in my hands.
Fueling the fire, watching it burn,
My actions will show that what I have, I’ve earned.



Chorus
Take the next right step, keep moving on,
Through the highs and lows, keep staying strong,
One foot in front of the other, don’t you stop,
Climb every mountain til you reach the top!
With hearts of steel and minds so clear,
Facing every challenge, pushing past the fear,
Together we'll rise, rep by rep,
Breaking every barrier, take the next right step.

Take the next right step, take the next right step.

Verse 3
Looking back now, see how far we’ve come, 
Every battle fought, every race was run, 
Stronger than before, we’ve made it through, 
With every step we have the vision to make things new.
So here’s to the journey, the path we tread, 
Facing feet forward, with no more dread,
With each new dawn, we rise again, 
T ake the next right step, to the very end.

Bridge
The road get too rough
Enough to frustrate
When I’m i hell cat, i can’t even drive straight
With courage and heart, 
We will find our way, 
Step by step, day by day.


Chorus
Take the next right step, keep moving on,
Through the highs and lows, keep staying strong,
One foot in front of the other, now don’t you stop,
Climb every mountain til you reach the top!
With hearts of steel and minds so clear,
Facing every challenge, pushing past the fear,
Together we'll rise, rep by rep,
Breaking every wall, take the next right step.

Take the next right step, take the next right step.