I never was dependable The path I trod, that commendable From one to ten Scored a three, but then An angel came down, Said, make someone proud She took my hand Led me to a place With my fellowman Came face to face Then a voice I heard Said you can't change the world But go the extra mile Make somebody, somewhere smile Now I know, what a little kindness brings Reaching out, doing the simplest little things Like an angel would, look for the good in people, she said And every chance take Your heart can make someone proud With a smile she gave me this piece of good advice Don't have to be brave, make the world some paradise Like an angel would, look for the good in people, my friend And every chance take Your heart and make someone proud It may be a mother That you never call Or some hungry brother That's just lost it all No matter who Just as long, as you Go the extra mile Make somebody, somewhere smile When that angel comes down It's time to make someone proud