Black Boy

A shy black boy who came to the city

To learn about life and how his people lost their lives

His parents died when he was just a child

And now his life is mystified

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

The colour of your skin is your pride and joy

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

Your life is not destroyed

He didn't go to school, 'cause they called him black boy

He hardly talk to the girls and boys

Don't be a fool, just obey the rules

'Cause you'll just learn the truth

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

The colour of your skin is your pride and joy

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

Your life is not destroyed

And one day you'll grow up to be a man

To learn and live and understand

Sticks and stones may break your bones

But names will never hurt you

You'll be the one who's having fun

So you just keep on learnin' on

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

The colour of your skin is your pride and joy

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

Your life is not destroyed