1. STAND UP FOR NIGERIA.
(a) I will love Nigeria always always (2x) .
I'll never give or take a bribe.
Working hard to give my best, I'll make Nigeria great.
(b) For the love of money is the root of all evil (2x),
But honesty and purity will bring Nigeria honour
and her people shall be great.
(c) If you love Nigeria, stand up, stand up (2x).
Through loyalty and discipline,
We'll set Nigeria on the rock of righteousness today, today.
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2. LITTLE ONES
I am a little one.
Special and dear I am , you know I am.
Though I am little now,
I want the world to know how I feel.
Oh the little ones are the only hope for tomorrow.
What you make of us you have made the world of tomorrow.
Show the little ones what is right to do and the way to go.
Give us a chance.
Take care of little ones.
(*Sing the whole song twice and then "oh the little ones..." afterwards).
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3. I PLEDGE TO MY COUNTRY.
I pledge to my country, Nigeria,
To be faithful, loyal and honest,
To serve her with all my strength.
I pledge to defend her unity
And uphold her honour and glory.
So help me, o God.
CALL & RESPONSE (2x): I will work.
I will work for her honour and unity,
for this is my pledge to Nigeria.
So help me, o God.
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4. I MUST BEGIN.
No one but I myself.
I must begin to do the good things I expect.
No one but I myself.
I must begin to show the good example.
I can say to someone that I meet,
"You first my brother.
How do you do?
How can I help you?
Lean on me".
No one but I myself.
I must begin to do the good things I expect.
No one but I myself.
I must begin to show the good example.
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5. DRUG IS A DEVIL
Drug is a devil.
It only destroys.
It takes away your sense, then makes you mad and useless.
Drug turns your head,
keeps you lonely and scared. Never touch a drug; don't go near.
Don't take a drug ;
don't give a drug.
Drug is a devil.
Drug is a killer.
We're the nation's youth. Now we know the truth. Never touch a drug;
don't go near!
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6. LET'S BUILD A NATION
(a) Talking, complaining,
Accusing and blaming.
They never solve any problem.
They only worsen the problem.
Change your attitude now.
If they are stealing,
destroying and cheating, You do not have to join them.
You'll do well to expose them.
Change your attitude now.
CHORUS (2X) : Let's build a nation,
Not tear it down.
We've got the vision.
We can make Nigeria shine.
(b) We should be loving
And caring and serving
Our dear and only country,
Playing our role in history.
Change your attitude now.
We must prepare
For our children the future.
They will be glad and bless us.
The God of Heaven will help us.
Change your attitude now.
(CHORUS, 4 TIMES)
Change your attitude now (3X).
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7. LAND OF BEAUTY, NIGERIA.
(a) Land of beauty, Nigeria.
Land of plenty, Nigeria.
Sunshine and rain,
Highland and plain.
Pride of Africa, Nigeria.
(b) God has bless'd you , Nigeria.
And we love you, Nigeria.
Wisdom and wealth,
Knowledge and strength,
A mighty nation, Nigeria.
CALL : Land of beauty
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : Land of plenty
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : Love your brother.
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : Love your sister.
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : We want peace in
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : Unity in
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : There's enough in
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : For a happy
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : Land of beauty
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : Land of plenty
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : Love your brother.
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : Love your sister.
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : We want peace in
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : Unity in
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : There's enough in
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
CALL : For a happy
RESPONSE: Nigeria.
Sunshine and rain,
Highland and plain.
Pride of Africa, Nigeria.
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8. HURRAY NIGERIA!
It's time to honour Nigeria.
Hoist the flag of glory.
Sing a song of triumph.
Sound the drums of victory.
Shout! Hurray (2X).
Hurray Nigeria!
INTERLUDE: The land is good,
The people great.
This we can show.
The nations know o o o.
It's time to honour Nigeria.
Hoist the flag of glory.
Sing a song of triumph.
Sound the drums of victory.
Shout! Hurray (2X).
Hurray Nigeria!
Hur-ray Ni-ge-ria!
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(All songs by Ori Okoroh. Tunes transcribed by Okechukwu Ndubuisi and Emmanuel Tettey. Printed by Integrated Press Ltd)
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