Lyrics for Album: This Is Where I Live
Chorus:
This is Where I Live
This is my community
This is where I give my best
With courage and integrity
I pay attention to my attitude
I’m aware of what I say and do
I do my part to make a difference
And in all things I choose excellence
This is Where I Live
This is my community
This is where I give my best
With courage and integrity
I’m aware of those around me
Don’t want to miss an opportunity
To practice and participate
To show good will and to appreciate
This is Where I Live
This is my community
This is where I give my best
With courage and integrity
(spoken) Respect, Honesty, Trustworthiness, Loyalty, Courtesy, Self-Discipline, Integrity, Fairness, Responsibility, Cooperation, Citizenship, and don’t forget Compassion
repeat chorus (3 times)
Respect yourself, respect your elders
Learn from the wisdom of their years
Respect yourself, respect others
Give them the dignity they deserve
Respect is an attitude of honor
Respect cares about people’s rights
Respect is reflected in the way I speak,
In the way I act in the rules I keep
Respect yourself, respect your elders
Learn from the wisdom of their years
Respect yourself, respect others
Give them the dignity they deserve
Respect yourself, Expect Respect
Chorus:
I Say What I Mean, I Mean What I Say, I am honest
I tell the truth with kindness and tact, I am honest
I refuse to cheat, steal or lie
I don’t try to fool anyone
I don’t need to impress, I can be myself
I avoid deception
I Say What I Mean, I Mean What I Say, I am honest
I tell the truth with kindness and tact, I am honest
My actions match my words
I’m filled with integrity
When I make a mistake I admit it
I’m sincere and trustworthy
I Say What I Mean, I Mean What I Say, I am honest
I tell the truth with kindness and tact, I am honest
I am Trustworthy
You can count on me
To keep my word and my promises
I am worthy of the trust you place in me
I’ll do my part, I’ll do my best
Before I make a promise
I stop and think before I say yes
Is this something that I really want to do?
Can I give it my very best?
I am Trustworthy
You can count on me
To keep my word and my promises
I am worthy of the trust you place in me
I’ll do my part, I’ll do my best
A promise is making a decision
It’s not just giving it a try
No obstacle can stop me from doing what I vowed to do
On me you can rely
I am Trustworthy
You can count on me
To keep my word and my promises
I am worthy of the trust you place in me
I’ll do my part, I’ll do my best
I stand by what I believe in
I listen closely to my heart
I’m careful and choose wisely
Loyalty keeps safe my heart
Loyalty is the guardian of my soul
It sets my heart on things that matter
It keeps me faithful to my friends & family
I’m loyal, I am secure
Stand by what you believe in
Listen closely to your heart
Be careful and choose wisely
Loyalty keeps safe my heart
“Hello, How Are You, Courtesy?”
Courtesy, you make me feel good
Everyone’s important when you’re around
You bring respect to my neighborhood
Courtesy treats others with value
It asks instead of demands
Courtesy says ‘please’ & ‘thank you’
It welcomes others and shakes hands
“Hello, How Are You, Courtesy?”
Courtesy, you make me feel good
Everyone’s important when you’re around
You bring respect to my neighborhood
I Take Charge of My Life
And bring order to my life
I use my time well and get things done
I take charge of my self
Self-discipline is self control
Feelings and thoughts will come and go
Self-discipline uses my head
To deal with my emotions and choose what will be said
I Take Charge of My Self
And bring order to my life
I use my time well and get things done
I take charge of my self
Self-discipline is self patrol
Moderation is my goal
I put limits on what I do
How much TV I watch and how many cookies too
I Take Charge of My Self
And bring order to my life
I use my time well and get things done
I take charge of my self
Self-discipline is self control
Routines in my day make me feel whole
I Take Charge of My Self
And bring order to my life
I use my time well and get things done
I take charge of my self
You can count on my, Responsibility
I’m accountable for my actions, Responsibility
I give my best to all I do, Responsibility
I welcome praise and suggestion, Responsibility
I focus on my own part and not someone elses
When I make a mistake I admit it without excuses
You can count on my, Responsibility
I’m accountable for my actions, Responsibility
I give my best to all I do, Responsibility
I welcome praise and suggestion, Responsibility
Responsibility is part of growing up
I don’t take on too much and overflow my cup
You can count on my, Responsibility
I’m accountable for my actions, Responsibility
I give my best to all I do, Responsibility
I welcome praise and suggestion, Responsibility
Today I act with compassion
I will be a friend when someone needs a friend
I notice and give my attention
When help is needed or a hurt needs to mend
Compassion is caring
Compassion is listening
Compassion is being close to one who is feeling alone
Today I act with compassion
I will be a friend when someone needs a friend
I notice and give my attention
When help is needed or a hurt needs to mend
I am connected to everything
I am connected to everybody
I am a part of the universe
I am a member of humanity
Unity brings peace
Unity brings harmony
Unity is powerful
It creates beauty from diversity
Unity starts with my own family
The joy of one is the joy of all
The tears of one are the tears of all
The honor of one is the honor of all
Unity brings peace
Unity brings harmony
Unity is powerful
It creates beauty from diversity
The power of unity solves conflicts
Let’s listen to each other and find solutions
Like instruments in an orchestra
We blend in harmony and unison
Unity brings peace
Unity brings harmony
Unity is powerful
It creates beauty from diversity
It creates beauty from diversity
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