Lyrics:

Little children, do not worry, 'cause you still got lots of time,
There's no need in walking backwards, turn around and rise and shine.
If your load always seems heavy, and you're always left behind,
Pick yourself up from the ground, and jump right back and rise and shine.

Rise and shine in the early morning, shine your light all through the day,
Makes no difference what they tell you, stand right up and have your say.
'Cause the good Lord said He loves you, and through Him new strength you'll find,
Even though the World may use you, turn around and rise and shine.
(Ac.guitar - trumpet)

Look at how they did poor Jesus, why, they nailed Him to a cross,
But he died up there on Calv'ry so the World would not be lost.
So no matter how they treat you, if they slap you in the face,
Just remember Jesus loves you, and on the Cross He took your place.

Rise and shine in the early morning, shine your light all through the day,
Makes no difference what they tell you, stand right up and have your say.
'Cause the good Lord said He loves you, and through Him new strength you'll find,
Even though the World may use you, turn around and rise and shine.

Rise and shine in the early morning...