(D) Good morning, God's child it’s (A) time to rise, yeah,
(Em) this is the first day of the (G) rest of your (A) life
What your (D) hand finds to do, do it (A) with all your might
Cause (Em) this is the first day - (G) of the (A) rest of your (D) life (A-Em-G-A-)
Good morning, God's child, rise & shine
there's no time to lose, no time to murmur or whine
the path of victory is yours, it’s yours to choose
So, good morning, God's child; it's time to rise & shine
Pick your feet up & leave your burdens behind
Yeah, this is the journey to the rest of your life
Though a steep path ahead & many hurdles you’ll find
Child, this is the first day…
Do what you can but don’t push too hard
No, don’t worry & let go & let God
finish all of the good in your life that He started
just take the first step on the rest of your march