(Gentle acoustic guitar picking, rhythmic percussion kicks in)
Oh, listen to the heartbeat of the land
We hold the future in our open hands
For every girl and boy across the plains
Let us break the heavy, silent chains
Walking through the streets of Lusaka town
Looking at the faces, never let them down
The sun is shining on the Copperbelt today
We must ensure they find a better way
No more shadows hiding in the dark of night
We are the guardians of the morning light
From the Zambezi to the city square
We show the children that we truly care
Protect the children, keep them safe and sound
Let love and laughter be the only ground
No more abuse, let every heart be free
In Zambia, they are our legacy
Oh, protect the children, keep them safe and sound
Let love and laughter be the only ground
No more abuse, let every heart be free
In Zambia, they are our legacy
Education is the key to open doors
Give them the strength to stand upon the floors
Strong and steady, growing in the grace
Putting a smile upon every single face
Community together, side by side we stand
Building a shield across our blessed land
If we see the trouble, we will speak the word
Making sure that every cry of help is heard
Protect the children, keep them safe and sound
Let love and laughter be the only ground
No more abuse, let every heart be free
In Zambia, they are our legacy
Oh, protect the children, keep them safe and sound
Let love and laughter be the only ground
No more abuse, let every heart be free
In Zambia, they are our legacy
It takes a village to raise up a soul
Keeping them happy, making them whole
We rise together, we rise as one
Until the work of healing is finally done
(Guitar solo, melodic and flowing)
So let the message travel through the breeze
Across the rivers and the mango trees
Every child is precious, every child is gold
Stories of hope waiting to be told
We build a future that is bright and clear
Removing every trace of doubt and fear
This is our promise, this is our command
To keep them safe throughout the motherland
Protect the children, keep them safe and sound
Let love and laughter be the only ground
No more abuse, let every heart be free
In Zambia, they are our legacy
Oh, protect the children, keep them safe and sound
Let love and laughter be the only ground
No more abuse, let every heart be free
In Zambia, they are our legacy
Safe and sound, yeah
In the land of the rising sun
Our children, our future
Keep them safe, keep them free
(Fading out with acoustic guitar melody)