Hush now child, and don't you cry Your folks might understand you, by and by Just move on up, toward your destination Though you may find from time to time, complications Bite your lip, and take the trip Though there may be wet road ahead, and you cannot slip Just move on up, for peace you'll find Into this people, a beautiful people, where there's only one kind So hush now child, and don't you cry Your folks might understand you, by and by Move on up, and keep on wishing Remember your dream is your only scheme, so keep on pushing Take nothing less, than the supreme best Do not obey, rumors people say, but you can pass the test Just move on up, to a greater day With just a little faith, if you put your mind to it, you can surely do it