Hush now child and don't you cry Your folks might understand you, by and by Just move on up toward your destination Though you may find, from time to time, complication
Bite your lip and take the trip Though there may be wet road ahead And you cannot slip Just move on up for peace you will find Into the steeple of beautiful people where there's only one kind
So hush now child and don't you cry Your folks might understand youby and by Move on up and keep on wishing Remember your dream is your only schemes so keep on pushing
Take nothing less than the supreme best Do not obey for most people say that you can pass the test Just move on up to a greater day With just a little faith, if you put your mind to it, you can surely do it
Just move on up Move on up Move on up Oh, child, just move on up Move on up Move on up
