(Gentle piano chords build up)
Yeah
This one is for the ones who light the way
Every single day, you hold the keys to the future
Listen
You wake up early while the world is still asleep
Preparing lessons that you know the kids will keep
From the ABCs to the puzzles in the math
You’re the steady hand guiding us along the path
It’s not just books, it’s the values that you sow
Watching every single one of us begin to grow
You see the potential when nobody else can see
You are the bridge to who we’re striving to be
Oh, teachers, you’re the architects of the sun
Building up the tomorrow for everyone
In every classroom, a legacy is born
Turning the shadows into a brand new morn
We celebrate you, for the love you freely give
You teach us how to learn and you teach us how to live
Yeah, we celebrate you today
Some days are hard, yeah, the struggle is real
But you hide the weariness with a heart that can feel
You never give up on the ones who struggle most
Giving every student the chance to reach the coast
You’re mentors, you’re leaders, you’re heroes in disguise
Reflecting the brilliance inside of our own eyes
You plant the seeds in the garden of the mind
Leaving the bitterness of the world far behind
Oh, teachers, you’re the architects of the sun
Building up the tomorrow for everyone
In every classroom, a legacy is born
Turning the shadows into a brand new morn
We celebrate you, for the love you freely give
You teach us how to learn and you teach us how to live
Yeah, we celebrate you today
Through the centuries, you’ve stood the test of time
Helping every human reach their prime
No monument of gold could ever truly pay
For the sacrifice you make every single day
So take a bow, let the applause ring through the halls
Because you’re the strength that stands behind the walls
Oh, teachers, you’re the architects of the sun
Building up the tomorrow for everyone
In every classroom, a legacy is born
Turning the shadows into a brand new morn
We celebrate you, for the love you freely give
You teach us how to learn and you teach us how to live
Yeah, we celebrate you today
Thank you for the wisdom
Thank you for the grace
Thank you for making this world a better place
Teachers, this is your time
Keep shining your light
(Fade out with melodic guitar)