Hush now child

and don't you cry

Your folks might

understand you

by and by

Just move on up

towards your

destination

You may find

from time to time

complications

Bite your lip

And take a trip

Though there may be

a wet road ahead

you cannot slip

Just move on up

and 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 you

by and by

Move on up

and keep on wishing

Remember your dreams

are your only scheme

So keep on pushing

Take nothing less

Not even second best

Do not obey

You must have your

say so you can

past the test

Just move on up

To a brand new day

With just a lot of 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