The first ray that shines on me
Let its warmth fill my soul
Let the first wave that rolls on by
Let its power make me bold
The first train that crosses on by
Let its rumble fill the land
The first sunrise that greets my day
Let its promise take a stand
Lift me up, Lift me up
Put me on higher ground
I'll surrender, I'll surrender
Put me on higher ground
The first candle that frees the dark
Let its light lead my way
The first cloud that brings us rain
Let its abundance forever stay
The first smile that brightens my day
Let friendship begin anew
The first kiss that hits my lips
Let its love reign out true
Lift me up, Lift me up
Put me on higher ground
I'll surrender, I'll surrender
Lift me up, put me on higher ground
Lift me up, lift me up
Put me on, put me on higher ground
I'll surrender, I'll surrender, I'll surrender
Put me on higher ground
The first step that starts my journey
Let its joy begin the day
The stumble that trips me up
Let it keep doubt at bay
The first wind that knocks me off course
Let its chance send me a rope
The first note that rings out true
Let its resonance bring me hope
Lift me up, lift me up
Put me on higher ground
I'll surrender, I'll surrender
Put me on higher ground
Lift me up, surrender
Lift me up, surrender
Put me on higher ground
Lift me up, surrender
Rise up, rise up, rise up
Rise up, and rise up, rise up, rise Up
Lift me, rise
Lift me, rise up
Rise up, rise up, rise up
Rise up
Lift me up, Lift me up
Higher ground
Lift me up, lift me up
Higher ground
Lift me up, lift me up
Higher ground