TO YOUNG CANADIANS

by James Wright

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featuring Cantiamo – directed by Jackie Hawley; soloist Jenna Glatt
please watch the video below, with James himself at the piano

LYRICS

Tens of thousands of Canadians
Have written me to wish me well.
Your spirit and your love have lit up my home,
And hardened my determination to leave you with this message:

Love is better than anger, hope is better than fear, 
So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic and we’ll change
 the world.

I believe in the power to change things, I believe in the power of youth. 
I believe in your dreams for Canada, ray of hope shining strong and true. 
I believe in the power to change things, I believe in the power of youth. 
Canada, O Canada, I believe in you!

My friends, know that love is better than anger, hope is better than fear, 
So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic and we’ll change
the world.

(optional French-language verses and refrains are found in the score)

I believe in your youthful vision, passion, energy, bonds that bind.
I believe you will meet each challenge with every fibre of heart and mind.
I believe in your youthful vision, generosity, justice true. 
Canada, O Canada, I believe in you!

My friends, know that love is better than anger, hope is better than fear, 
So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic and we’ll change the world. 
We can change the world! 

VIEW SCORE

SATB SCORE (PDF)
SAB SCORE (PDF)
SSA SCORE (PDF)

ORDER SHEET MUSIC

SATB – with piano – CP 1227
SATB – with piano – PDF – CP 1227
 
SAB – with piano – CP 1239
SAB – with piano – PDF – CP 1239
 
SSA – with piano – CP 1236
SSA – with piano – PDF – CP 1236


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