Every child's got a light inside
Just needs someone to help it shine
In that classroom down on Maple Street
Where the patient teachers meet
Every student's got their own way
Of learning something new each day
Some need extra time and care
But there's magic happening there
Lord have mercy, what a sight
Watching everyone take flight
Every heart belongs, every voice matters
In this big ol' world we're climbing the same ladder
Special education opens up the door
Showing us what love is for
Whoo! Every dream deserves a chance to grow
Every child's got a place to call their own
That's right, we're stronger when we all belong
Yee-haw! Every heart belongs
Seen a boy who couldn't speak out loud
Now he's reading to the crowd
Seen a girl in that wheelchair
Leading everybody in prayer
Teachers with the biggest hearts
Giving every kid their start
Hey y'all, this is what it's all about
Turning whispers into shouts
Every heart belongs, every voice matters
In this big ol' world we're climbing the same ladder
Special education opens up the door
Showing us what love is for
Every dream deserves a chance to grow
Every child's got a place to call their own
We're stronger when we all belong
Every heart belongs
Every child's got a light inside
And together we all shine