"In Our Small Way" is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson released as the fourth track from the Got to Be There album. It reappeared on the following album, Ben, as the eighth track. This is because of time constraints while working on the latter album.[1]
Background[]
"In Our Small Way" was written by Beatrice Verdi and Christine Yarian, and was produced by The Corporation. It was recorded sometime between June–December 1971.
Audio[]
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
Maybe you and I can't do great things
We may not change the world in one day
But we still can change some things today
In our small way
[Verse 1]
Empty words are not enough
Where there's hurt, we'll be a crutch
When there's thirst, we'll fill each other's cup
Because we care, we love
Enough to share (Enough to share)
[Chorus]
Maybe you and I can't do great things (Do great things)
We may not change the world in one day
But we still can change some things today (Today)
In our small way
[Verse 2]
In despair, we'll be the hope (Be the hope)
And the prayer that frees the soul (Frees the soul)
We'll be there to share each lonely road (Lonely road)
Because we love, I know (I know)
We care enough, yeah (We care enough)
[Chorus]
Maybe you and I can't do great things (Do great things)
We may not change the world in one day
But we still can change some things today (Today)
In our small way
[Bridge]
Just a little time is all it takes (Just a little time is all it takes)
What a difference just a smile can make, you'll see (We've got)
Love is all we need (We've got love, yeah)
[Chorus]
Maybe you and I can't do great things
We may not change the world in one day
(But we still) But we still can change some things today
In our small way
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(La-la)
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