Black Boy

Shy black boy who came to the city

To learn about life and how his people lost their way

He was very stubborn

He was just a child

And now his life is mystified

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

The color of your skin

Is your pride and joy

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

Your life is not destroyed

Didn't go to school 'cause they called him black boy

He hardly talked to the girls and boys

Don't be a fool, just obey the rules

And you'll just learn the truth

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

The color of your skin

Is your pride and joy

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

Your life is not destroyed

Someday you'll grow up to be a man

To live and learn and understand

Sticks and stones may break your bones

But names will never hurt you

You'll be the one who's havin' fun

So you just keep on learnin' on

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

The color of your skin

Is your pride and joy

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

Your life is not destroyed

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

The color of your skin

Is your pride and joy

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

Your life is not destroyed

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)

Black boy (Black boy)