(I got the right-you got that right) There comes a time in every life When you gotta live your life with all your might It ain't about "follow the rules" Every boy and girl was born with the right to choose Take your place in the sun And the war will be won Hey baby we're on our way All God's children are free All God's children are free (hey hey hey) Free to be what you want Free to love who you need Everybody, you got the right to be free So come on let your love light shine, shine Come out and let your love light shine (yeah yeah yeah) I had to stand, stand up and fight And let the light of love guide me through the dark of night I paid the price, I paid my dues So now I'm going 'round the world to spread the news