This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine I'm gonna put it on a stand I won't give up the fight I'm got a stamp o' courage, I won't be discouraged I'm gonna stand in the truth and that the truth is knowledge And I am blessed, I'm blessed, I'm blessed, to have a love like this, like this, like this, Yes, I am a son of the King I know that I'm accepted I have a destiny And I won't be rejected
And I want you to feel it, that is why I say this I let it out Spread those balls Making God famous
I'm'a let it shine This little light of mine I'll put the news on a stand and I will lift it high So you can come and ask, and I will tell the truth 'Cause my story stands before you and it's living proof If He did it for me, then He'll do it for you He's knocking on the door, so what you gotta do
Chorus: This little light a light o' mine I'm gonna let it let it shine This little light a light o' mine I'm gonna let it let it shine
Let it shine Let it shine Let it shine Oh, Let it shine x2
This little light o' mine I'm gonna let it shine An' I'm gonna testify I live my life, a grand design I believe it Yeah, you're the reason why Now I see it No longer fakin', no longer confused So I give you praise 'cause I love what you do 'Cause you give me something people don't understand (Yo) You know you make me wanna be a better man (So) I'm gpnna go out and talk to your people... [yes yes yes] I'm gonna talk to your people Give 'em the chance to get up and to hear the truth And the truth is your the reason why I'm breathing
Chorus: This little light a light o' mine I'm gonna let it let it shine This little light a light o' mine I'm gonna let it let it shine
Let it shine Let it shine Let it shine Oh, let it shine x2
I'm gnna let it shine this little light of mine Yeah open up the door let the people pass through See the light on the hill and it shines right through Coz hes reaching out a hand callin out to you
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This little light a light o' mine I'm gnna let it let it shine This little light a light o' mine I'm gnna let it let it shine
Let it shine Let it shine Let it shine Oh, let it shine x2
Do you wanna be a saint to the nation Are you gonna change your generation Is it gonna be your motivation? All you gotta do is start a conversation x2
[Child voice] [You are the light of the world A city on a hill that cannot be hidden Cannot be hidden]
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This little light a light o' mine I'm gnna let it let it shine This little light a light o' mine I'm gnna let it let it shine
Let it shine Let it shine Let it shine Oh, let it shine x2