Song title: “Believe in yourself”  
Written by: Jayne Bonilla
Song restructured by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalists: Brian Edwards featuring Artiste 
 
Chorus:
Believe in yourself (7x’s)
You can do it too, all you got to do
 
Verse one:
No matter where you've been we all hold a common key
All for one and one for all be true to your identity
Einstein was a genius but He didn’t speak til he was three
Mr. Bell invented phones with a learning disability
Beethoven the composer was determined fearlessly
Persevered and couldn’t hear but brought the world harmony
Marlee Matlin the dancer got an Oscar at Academies
Couldn't hear but still here to reach her possibilities
The amazing Chris Reeve quadriplegic from injury
Super Man in real life lived with positivity
Michael J. Fox had Parkinson’s still aims to please
Has a Foundation for educating us on this disease
Even Walt Disney had learning challenges but he survived
Gave us Mickey and Disney World and kept his dreams alive
Marla Runyan Paralympic champion and she was blind
Robin Williams has ADHD and makes us laugh all the time
 
Chorus

Verse two:
Stevie Wonder speaks to our souls Music was his destiny
Him and Ray Charles were blind but used their insight to see
Louise Braille invented a system So the blind can read
The fellow even played the cello and helped many succeed
Chris Burke starred in “Life Goes On” and played the part
With Down Syndrome His real life would touch your heart
Ed Roberts had polio still got a Berkeley degree
He Fathered Disabled Rights to give fair opportunities
Inventor Temple Grandin Autistic and got a PHD
Jim Abbott the pitcher with one hand made baseball history
Hawking a physicist with ALS had a dream career
Christy Brown painted, Cerebral Palsy didn't interfere
Jean Driscoll rides the Boston Marathon with flair
With Spina Bifida she's a winner in a wheelchair
Tom Cruise, Whoopie Goldberg, Woodrow Wilson too
And many others were dyslexic yet achieved through and through

Chorus

Verse three:
Will and desire necessary love yourself and you will see
With struggle comes, progress and all the joy that there can be
Be proud of the one and the only you
And you'll wake up one day and see your dreams come true
Will and desire necessary love yourself and you will see
With struggle comes, progress and all the joy that there can be
Be proud of the one and the only you
And you'll wake up one day and see your dreams come true
Thomas Edison was deaf but chose to put up a fight
His most famous invention made us all see the light
Lincoln lived with depression but today we see
He fought through it to win the war and abolish slavery

Chorus 

You just gotta believe!



Song title: “Don’t Stop Now”  
Written by: Jayne Bonilla
Song restructured by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalists: Brian Edwards featuring D.R. 
 
Intro:
Don't be scared / let the music take you there
Know you can do everything / be anything go anywhere
If you believe then don't be scared / let the music take you there
Know you can do everything / be anything go anywhere

Chorus:
Whatever comes your way / just keep it moving
No matter what they say / just know you can do it
Believe in who you are / no matter what you not
You gotta prove them wrong / don’t stop now

Verse one:
Buzz Aldrin was an Astronaut / genius pilot but depressed
“Blue Moon's” his song he came along / and “moon walked” his way to success 
Donald Trump and Howard Hughes / healthy, wealthy, and wise is true
All three share O.C.D. / but still did things remarkable
A smile's a smile in any language / the same thing for a cry
Kisses embrace in the human race is / universal as sunrise
Make of the best of the life you’re leading / reach high and never settle for less
A stumbling block's a steppingstone / to climb your way into success

Chorus

Verse two:
Helen Keller she was deaf and blind / overcame it without fail
Won the fight to read and write / all because of Louise Braille
Annie Sullivan teacher, mentor / lived her life with lots of pride
Sight impaired but deeply cared / grew old with Helen Keller by her side 
You don't need ears to hear a heartbeat / the beat is all your own
Just keep it moving and / turn stumbling blocks to steppingstones
You don't need eyes for insight / don't need a mouth to shout
Or even legs to march / your heart is what makes you stand out

Chorus

Verse three:
Erik Weihenmayer did it / Robert David Hall did it too
Disabled and persevered / they can do it then so can you
Heather Whitestone made it / Frida Kahlo to name a few
Had an obstacle or two / but made it happen so can you
Don't forget about John Hockenberry / John Callahan, and Justin Dart
Harriet Tubman, Brooke Ellison / your strength is heaven sent when it’s from the heart
You don't need to be famous / just always give your best
And you can turn your shortcomings / to a long going life of happiness

Chorus 



Song title: “You Can Cope”  
Written by: William Routhier
Song restructured by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalists: Brian Edwards featuring D.R.

Chorus:
Have the faith and see
You can do anything
You, you can do anything
Just make a plan and have hope, have hope
Yeah, you can cope
You, you can do anything
Just make a plan and have hope, have hope
Yeah, you can cope
You, you can do anything
Just make a plan and have hope, have hope
Yeah, you can cope

Verse one:
1, 2, 3
Somehow, someway
I can always find some hope
Somehow, someway
I can find a way to cope
It’s the little things that sometimes get to you
The little things that are so hard to do

Somehow, someway  
I can find a way around
Somehow, someway
I can show you what I’ve found
When the little things that sometimes get to you                               
And seem too big, I’ll tell you what you can do

Somehow, someway
You can find a way to go
Somehow, someway
Be the star in your own show
If the potholes in the road seem too big to you
Turn the wheel left or right until you make it on through

Chorus

Verse two:
1, 2, 3
Somehow, someway
I can always find some hope
Somehow, someway
I can find a way to cope
It’s the little things that sometimes get to you
The little things that are so hard to do

Somehow, someway  
I can find a way around
Somehow, someway
I can show you what I’ve found
When the little things that sometimes get to you                               
And seem too big, let me tell you what I'd do

Somehow, someway
You can find a way to go
Somehow, someway
Be the star in your own show
If the potholes in the road seem too big to you
Turn the wheel left or right until you make it on through

Chorus



Song title: “No To Euthanasia”  
Written by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalists: Brian Edwards featuring Flowrese

Chorus:
We're saying no to euthanasia 
It's not your life to take it, it wasn't you that gave it
We're saying no to euthanasia
No matter what the illness it's their life so let them live it

Verse one:
It is not you or I's right to decide
About the value of a life
That's not in the human job description
To purposely cut off the sick's prescriptions
I don't prescribe that's homicide
Or suicide who are you to decide
Or let someone who's not in they right mind
Let God make the choice when it's the right time, that’s why…

Chorus

Verse two:
In '94 Oregon passed ‘Death With Dignity’
An act allowing suicide, are you kidding me?
Eventually, others followed suit
Consumed with lies cause they can't swallow the truth
They tell you it’s a quality of life thing
Healthy or ill it’s joy that a life brings
A country with history of great human inventions
But put to history this kind of human intervention, attention…

Chorus

Verse three:
Temporary insanity is valid in court
But the same rules don't apply to cut the sick’s life short
Of course the pain may get unbearable
Make anybody make a request that's terrible
That's not the best time to take their advice
This ain’t a game we’re playing this is a thing called life
Husbands, wives, kids, cousins, and siblings
When you hear this song please stand up for living

Chrous (2x's)



Song title: "I Just Don't Believe in Impossibilities"
Written by: David Head
Song restructured by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalist: D.R.

Intro:
With belief I can do anything
'Cause I just don't believe in impossibilities
Liberty’s what my sport gives to me
'Cause I just don't believe in impossibilities

Verse one:
Thinking back, it was true 
Could only think of things I couldn’t do
Frustrating to be with disabilities
The major key is what I perceive
Now I’ve learned what I need 
Determination, I know I’ll succeed
My success is evident
Cause now I sense a new found confidence

Chorus: 
With belief I can do anything
'Cause I just don't believe in impossibilities
Liberty’s what my sport gives to me
'Cause I just don't believe in impossibilities
There's no goal that I cannot achieve
'Cause I just don't believe in impossibilities
Be strong physically, mentally
And just never believe in impossibilities

Verse two:
Thinking now of today
The barriers have all gone away
And suddenly I’ve found the strength in me
Yes it’s hard but I finally see
Bit by bit improving steadily
Negativity won't get ahead of me
At first I was down but now I pursue
An “I can do it” attitude

Chorus

Verse three:
Thinking on now I see 
A future filled with opportunity
Now I feel empowered inside
I carry myself with confidence and pride
Life has many choices for me
I’m as able as I want to be
Hope and will and self-esteem
Me and you can achieve our dreams



Song Title: “Ludwig Guttmann”  
Written by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalist: D.R.  
 
Verse one: 
You ain’t gotta walk on both legs 
Its about what's in your head 
That's what decides how you compete 
 
Ludwig a German neurologist 
He had a goal and followed it 
Changed the world of sports for you and me 
 
Now we’ve got a generation 
Of athletes with amputations 
Motivating kids that's just like them 
 
Ludwig’s the leader that did it 
It’s not just the Special Olympics 
We have the Paralympics thanks to him 
 
Chorus:
Ludwig Guttmann made them see
Disabled can still compete
Ludwig Guttmann learn that name
Through him we give you the Paralympic Games
  
Verse two: 
Events for powerlifters 
You can even be a swimmer 
Some of the funnest sports are here 
 
Quad rugby is part of the show 
Track and field even judo 
Pick your favorite athlete and come cheer 
 
Cycling and basketball too 
Indoor events outdoor too 
Your favorite sports under the sun 
 
Athletes with physical conditions 
Come out in stellar condition 
Who said disabled can't be fun 
 
Chorus

Verse three: 
Skiing or wheelchair curling 
Grab all the boys and girls and 
See how real champions prevail 
 
They had a circumstance and 
Stood up and took a chance and 
Not defined by their wheelchair 
 
Ludwig started it in Rome 
Now across the world the event roams 
The world of sports will never be the same 
 
What better way can you see 
People overcome adversity 
Than to watch the Paralympic Games 
 
Chorus 



Song title: “Steppingstone”  
Written by: William Routhier
Song restructured by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalist: D.R.

Verse one:
Some people say you can’t be free
If you have a disability
They’ll tell you that it’s true 
They don’t know a thing bout you 
Your obstacles are in your head
Try and remember what I said
There’s nothing you can’t do
Every choice is up to you 

Bridge to hook:
Opportunity knocks every day 
Don’t let stumbling blocks get in your way
Opportunity knocks you know it’s true
Don’t let stumbling blocks get in front of you
(2x's)

Hook:
You see stumbling blocks no it's not over
All you gotta do is just step over 
'Cause a stumbling block is just a steppingstone
A stumbling block is just a steppingstone
(2x's)

Verse two: 
Sometimes it’s hard, and that’s for sure
But there’s a key to every door
Don’t let them lead you astray
Where there’s a will, there’s a way
There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done
Sometimes the struggle’s half the fun 
And it’s worth the trouble too
When you see what you can do 

Bridge to hook (2x's)

Hook (2x's)



Song Title: “The World Was Made For Everyone”  
Written by: William Routhier
Song restructured by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalist: D.R. 
 
Intro:
The world was made for everyone
We’re all the same under the sun
The world was made for everyone
We’re all the same under the sun

Verse one:
There should be equality
Even for those with disabilities
We should stand hand in hand
All together we have such abilities
There’s one way the world gets built
We’re all part of a gigantic quilt
Arm in arm, standing strong
We have equality, we get along 

Chorus:
The world was made for everyone
We’re all the same under the sun
All of us under sky of blue 
The world was made for everyone
We’re all the same under the sun
'Cause the world was made for me and you

Verse two: 
There should be equality
Even for those with disabilities
We should stand hand in hand
All together we have such abilities
Nobody is perfect
We all need, need some help
Nobody can do it all
By themselves; no, not by themselves

Chorus
 
Verse three:
There should be equality
Even for those with disabilities
We should stand hand in hand
All together we have such abilities
One hand washes the other
Clean like brand new
Let’s get together and
Show what we all can do

Chorus 



Song title: “Be What You Can Be”  
Written by: William Routhier
Song restructured by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalists: D.R. featuring Brian Edwards 

Chorus:
1st half
Don't you be held back by disabilities
Lift your head up high and be what you can be
(4x’s)

2nd half (while ‘1st half’ continues simultaneously)
You've got ability – (to do what?)
Be what you can be – (one more time)
You've got ability – (to do what?)
Be what you can be – (come on now)

Verse one:
Anything you want to be (want to be, want to be)
You can be eventually (eventually, eventually)
Anything you want to do (want to do, want to do)
Just believe and make it true (make it true, make it true)

Chorus

Verse two:
Anything you want to be (want to be, want to be)
You can be eventually (eventually, eventually)
Anything you want to do (want to do, want to do)
Just believe and make it true (make it true, make it true)

Bridge:
I can see a brighter day (brighter day, day)
Get out my way I got the right-of-way (right-of-way, right-of-way)
Meaning that I am in the driver’s seat (driver’s seat, driver’s seat)
Of any where that I desire to be (desire to be, desire to be)
So if you see me don't feel sorry for me (sorry for me, sorry for me)
I made it you should just applaud for me (applaud for me, applaud for me)
And yes there were times that I've been afraid (been afraid, been afraid)
My lemons I turned them to lemonade (lemonade, lemonade)

Chorus



Song title: “Addition By Subtraction”  
Written by: Arrison Kirby
Song restructured by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalists: D.R. featuring Flowrese

Addition by subtraction
May seem funny but it’s real
'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem hard to grasp but it’s real
'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem funny but it’s real
The less you have, and the less you have to worry about
And that’s the deal 

The mountain top is so high up
Your will has gotta be strong to climb
Although your shoes are not what you chose
I've gotta feeling that you’ll be just fine 
There ain’t no making mistakes in life
It's just knocking on different doors
The less that you carry, the less you’ll grow wary
As you knock on more and more 

'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem funny but it’s real
'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem hard to grasp but it’s real
'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem funny but it’s real
The less you have, and the less you have to worry about
And that’s the deal 

So if the clouds gather overhead
Soon as you race your ship to shore
Just toss out some weight and you’ll be moving great
Not to mention faster and better than ever before
So if you wonder why you’re lacking
Money, arms, legs, or eyes
You’ll find that it’s fodder to push you much harder
And you'll begin to see a blessing waiting in disguise 

'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem funny but it’s real
'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem hard to grasp but it’s real
'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem funny but it’s real
The less you have, and the less you have to worry about
And that’s the deal 

'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem funny but it’s real
'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem hard to grasp but it’s real
'Cause addition by subtraction
May seem funny but it’s real
The less you have, and the less you have to worry about
And that’s the deal 



Song title: “Good Thing”  
Written by: Arrison Kirby
Song restructured by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalist: Flowrese

Chorus:
I’ve got a good, good thing
Despite my limitations
It’s such a good, good thing
And it leads to elevation
I’ve got a good, good thing
Despite my limitations
It’s such a good, good thing
And it leads to elevation
Of my life

Verse one:
All those people on TV
No they don’t look like me
But it doesn’t really mean anything

With new horizons in my sight
Yes I can still take flight
Despite the fact of my broken wing

My circumstance is not my choice
But I still have voice
And I won't let it get me down

I‘ve got no good reason to stop
I’m coming out on top
Like a king give me my crown

Chorus

Verse two:
They say that thoughts are real things
Good is what good thoughts bring
Very same thing goes for the bad

When I think of my limitations
I must exercise patience
I can't let those things get me mad

'Cause you only get one life
In spite of all its strife
Gotta make sure I get it right

And if by chance I fail
Doesn't mean my effort wasn’t well
Long as I put up the good fight

Chorus

Verse three:
There’s no turning back
Always keep moving on track
Keep your eyes focused on the prize

And remember what I said
The limitations in your head
Are just a bigger blessing in disguise

Chorus



Song title: “Invincibility”  
Written by: Brian Edwards www.bywordofmusic.com
Performing vocalist: Flowrese 

Chorus:
Don't you see
I don't need no pity
You’re looking at invincibility
When you see me
Don't you grief
I don't need no pity
You’re looking at invincibility
When you see me

Verse one:
When you see me having fun
You need not be uptight 
Even with my challenges
I keep my head upright
God made none of us the same
All of us are unique
Let's just concentrate on each
Others good qualities

Chorus

Verse two: 
I know you don't mean no harm
You just judge with your eyes
You can only see a disability from outside
My invincibility
See it starts from inside
So next time that you see me
Let's just celebrate life

Chorus

Bridge;
Don't you feel sorry for me
I'm being all I can be
If they ask what describes me
Say “invincibility”
(2x's)

Chorus
(2x's)



Song title: “Don't Feel Down"
Written by: David Head 
Song restructured by: Peter Linseman
Performing vocalist: Karina Es 

It is sometimes hard to see
Past a disability
And you question why fate deemed
That you should do things differently
There’s one thing that’s agreed
Self-belief is what you need
If you focus on your strengths
And not your weakness you’ll succeed

Don’t feel down
Celebrate the joy each day can bring
And don’t feel down
Relish life and love and everything
We all should face a challenge
With a smile and not a frown
And positivity
Will always be the key
To set your spirit free
So don’t feel down
Don't feel Down
So don't feel down
Don't feel down

There’ll be days when things seem tough
And you feel you’ve had enough
No one said it would be easy
For you dealing with this stuff
But however hard things seem
Never lose sight of your dream
And enjoy life to the full
With confidence and self-esteem

Don’t feel down
Celebrate the joy each day can bring
And don’t feel down
Relish life and love and everything
We all should face a challenge
With a smile and not a frown
And positivity
Will always be the key
To set your spirit free
So don’t feel down
Don't feel down
So don't feel down
Don't feel down
So don't feel down



Song title: “The Disability Pride March"
Written by: David Head 
Song restructured by: Peter Linseman
Performing vocalist: Karina Es
 
Altogether now
We all have an identity
Unique in our own way
A beautiful diversity
We’re all proud to display
Altogether now let’s aim high
Lift our hearts and change our minds

We march for disability
With dignity and pride
March for disability
Left right, side by side
Altogether now
Altogether now
Altogether now

We break down the barriers
With dignity and pride
Where people have the same worth
And qualities inside
We’ll share in confidence
We all belong standing strong
And free inside

We march for disability
With dignity and pride
March for disability
Left right, side by side
Altogether now
Altogether now
Altogether now

Altogether now side by side
Altogether now side by side
Altogether now side by side
Altogether now side by side

We march for disability
With dignity and pride
We march for disability
Left right, side by side
We march for disability
Dignity and pride
We march for disability
Left right, left right, side by side


Song title: “You Can Live Where You Want To"
Written by: David Head 
Song restructured by: Peter Linseman
Performing vocalist: Karina Es 

So what if it’s difficult
You still have a choice
And when it comes to where you stay
You still have a voice
You may need some assistance
With your personal care
If you decide to live at home 
Why not receive it there?

You can live where you want to
No matter what they tell you
You may still need some care
But someone is always there
You can live where you want to
No matter what they tell you
You may still need some care
But someone is always there
You can live
You can live
You can live
You can live
You can live
You can live
You can live

Home is where the heart is
Then why ever leave
You really can live where you want
That’s what you must believe
Treatment comes with dignity
And care comes with respect
The choice of where is down to you
What else would you expect?

You can live where you want to
No matter what they tell you
You may still need some care
But someone is always there
You can live where you want to
No matter what they tell you
You may still need some care
But someone is always there
You can live
Live where you want
Live where you want
Live where you want
You can live
You can live
You can live
So you can, you can live
You can live
I say you can live
Where 

You can live where you want to
No matter what they tell you
You may still need some care
But someone is always there
You can live where you want to
No matter what they tell you
You may still need some care
But someone, someone is always there
Always there
Live
You live
You can live
You can live


Song title: “Do You See Me As An Equal?”  
Written by: Jeff Moyer 
Song restructured by: Miss Money 
Performing vocalist: Miss Money

Do you
Do you
Do you
Do do you see me as an equal?
Do you see me as an
Do you do you see me as an equal?
In your eyes do I unfold?
Do you see me for the person that I am?
Do you see me as an equal?
Free of labels, names and signs,
I’m living well and whole here in my plan.

They say don’t judge the books just by their covers.
How can we do less by sisters and brothers?
For we are truly equal.
One people just the same,
Let’s love each other as we are
Living on this plane.

Did you know that human difference
Is the way we’re meant to be?
But only when we know that are we whole.
For our differences make us stronger
Each with our abilities,
Together we comprise one family whole.

They say don’t judge the books just by their covers.
How can we do less by sisters and brothers?
For we are truly equal.
One people just the same,
Let’s love each other as we are
Living on this plane.

It’s true here in me and there in you.
Just behind what we can see, what we can do.
Together we can truly be
Known for our abilities – 
Living, loving, laughing, being free.

Now we share this tiny planet home
As one great family,
Though different as the fishes of the sea.
But when blinded by appearance
We disable those we see,
And we handicap our own humanity.

They say don’t judge the books just by their covers.
How can we do less by sisters and brothers?
For we are truly equal.
One people just the same,
Let’s love each other as we are
Living on this plane.

Then we’ll all be whole once again.
I know we will.
Then we’ll all be whole once again.
I know we will.



Song title: “Way Up High”  
Written by: William Routhier 
Song restructured by: Miss Money
Performing vocalist: Miss Money

Intro:
Way up high
Way up high
Way up high
Way up
Way up high
Way up high

Verse one:
I will take what I've been given
Because this life is worth livin'
And there's nothing that I cannot learn to do

I just have to lift my mind
And the world will fall in line
And I will lift a thousand hearts before I'm through

I will live my life with pride
There's no reason I should hide
There's so much I've got inside that I can share

And I will hold my spirit up
And I will pour it in your cup
And fill a thousand up, because I care
 
Chorus:
Watch me lift my spirit high
Way up to the sky
Watch me lift my spirit
Way ------- Up -------- High
 
Bridge:
Nothing in this world can weigh me down
I can carry all my troubles everyday
And if you ever see me start to frown
Just give a little smile, and help me drive that frown away
  
Verse two:
So as travel down this road 
My progress won't be slowed
I'll get to where I'm going, don't you see

And I will give you all I can
And I hope you understand
And I'm going to be all that I hope to be
 
Chorus (2x's)