I've Got to Sing My Song

I know it's late But I couldn't wait To call you on the phone It's been a while since I've been home All of this was my own choice Since the man upstairs has given me this voice No matter how long it takes No matter how hard the breaks I've gotta use it! Or lose it! I just can't stand to refuse The chance to do what I've gotta do I've gotta sing my song Sing the hatred into love Sing a praise to that man above Sing the tears into a smile ye-aaaah Sing until I feel This is all worthwhile, yeah Sing it high, sing it low Sing from deep within my soul Sing it loud, and make it clear Sing so everyone can hear Though you feel the road I've chosen may be wrong I'd be nothing If I couldn't sing my song By the way may I say, "Thank you" For the love you've shown All of these years since I've been born Papa thought I was college-bound And you expected me to settle down I'm not ignoring what you had in mind Neither do I wanna sound unkind Before I give up! I've gotta love up! To a challenge to do my thing I've to cut loose the apron string Oh, I've got to sing my song! All I wanna do is Sing the hatred into love, yes I do Sing a praise to that man above Thank you, Lord! Sing the tears into a smile, oh Sing until I feel This is all worthwhile Sing it high, sing it low Sing from deep within my soul Sing it loud, and make it clear Sing, so everyone can hear Though you feel the road I've chosen may be wrong I'd be nothing I said I'd be nothing Oh yeah, yeah, yeah If I couldn't sing If I couldn't sing My song