Little Johnny

It's gonna be a brighter day I know it's gonna be a brighter day 'Cause little Johnny was born today And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way Looking into mama's eyes All he sees is the tears she cries Don't have a clue what really lies ahead, oh, no, oh-ooh Is he gonna have to find his way His guns and drugs are getting carried away These are things that keep running through mama's head (No-no-no-no-no-no-no) I know it's gonna be a brighter day (brighter day) 'Cause little Johnny was born today And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way (better way) He's gonna need a little time to grow But little Johnny's got tomorrow And I know his gonna be the one to find us a better way Now listen as the siren goes by It's another mother's turn to cry Oh, why did we ever let the world turn so cold? (No, no, no) Well I know Johnny's gonna make a change He knows the road, he's gotta rearrange To make it better for his kids When he gets old (oh-ooh-oh-ooh-oh) I know it's gonna be a brighter day (brighter day) 'Cause little Johnny was born today And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way (better way. better way) (Help me sing) He's gonna need a little time to grow But little Johnny's got tomorrow And I know his gonna be the one To find us a better way I know it's gonna be a brighter day 'Cause little johnny was born today And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way (oh) I know it's gonna be a brighter day (brighter day) 'Cause little Johnny was born today And he's gonna be the one to find us a better way (better way) (Help me sing) He's gonna need a little time to grow But little Johnny's got tomorrow (he's got tomorrow) And I know his gonna be the one to find us a better way (find us a better way)