Hush now child and don't you cry
Your folks might understand you, by and by
Just move on up toward your destination
Though you may find, from time to time, complication

Bite your lip and take the trip
Though there may be wet road ahead
And you cannot slip
Just move on up for peace you will find
Into the steeple of beautiful people where there's only one kind

So hush now child and don't you cry
Your folks might understand youby and by
Move on up and keep on wishing
Remember your dream is your only schemes so keep on pushing

Take nothing less than the supreme best
Do not obey for most people say that you can pass the test
Just move on up to a greater day
With just a little faith, if you put your mind to it,
you can surely do it

Just move on up
Move on up
Move on up
Oh, child, just move on up
Move on up
Move on up