It's gonna be a brighter day
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I know it's gonna be a brighter day
'Cause little Johnny was born today
And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way
Looking into mama's eyes
All he sees is the tears she cries
Don't have a clue what really lies ahead, oh, no, oh-ooh
Is he gonna have to find his way
His guns and drugs are getting carried away
These are things that keep running through mama's head
(No-no-no-no-no-no-no)
I know it's gonna be a brighter day (brighter day)
'Cause little Johnny was born today
And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way (better way)
He's gonna need a little time to grow
But little Johnny's got tomorrow
And I know his gonna be the one to find us a better way
Now listen as the siren goes by
It's another mother's turn to cry
Oh, why did we ever let the world turn so cold? (No, no, no)
Well I know Johnny's gonna make a change
He knows the road, he's gotta rearrange
To make it better for his kids
When he gets old (oh-ooh-oh-ooh-oh)
I know it's gonna be a brighter day (brighter day)
'Cause little Johnny was born today
And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way (better way. better way)
(Help me sing)
He's gonna need a little time to grow
But little Johnny's got tomorrow
And I know his gonna be the one To find us a better way
I know it's gonna be a brighter day
'Cause little johnny was born today
And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way (oh)
I know it's gonna be a brighter day (brighter day)
'Cause little Johnny was born today
And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way (better way)
(Help me sing)
He's gonna need a little time to grow
But little Johnny's got tomorrow (he's got tomorrow)
And I know his gonna be the one to find us a better way (find us a better way)