[Verse 1]
With music by our side
To break the color lines
Let's work together
To improve our way of life
Join voices in protest
To social injustice
A generation full of courage
Come forth with me

[Chorus]
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life? Sing!
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time, sing it up
We are a part of the rhythm nation
Everybody

[Verse 2]
This is the test
No struggle no progress
Lend a hand to help
Your brother do his best
Things are getting worse
We have to make them better
It's time to give a damn
Let's work together come on now
[Chorus]
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life? Sing!
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time, sing it up
We are a part of the rhythm nation
Everybody
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life?
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time
We are a part of the rhythm nation
Everybody sing

Sing it people
Sing it children
Sing it if you want a better way of life
Sing it people
Sing it children
Sing it if you want a better way of life

[Chorus]
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life? Sing!
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time, sing it up
We are a part of the rhythm nation
Rhythm
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life? Sing!
We are a part of the rhythm nation
Sing it for the babies
Sing it for your people (Sing it up now)
We are a part of the rhythm nation
Sing it for the people
Sing it for the babies
We are a part of the rhythm nation
We are a part of the rhythm nation
Rhythm nation, sing it
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time, sing it up
We are a part of the rhythm nation