Oh, get on with that groove that makes your soul move to this Oh, baby boy, no no don't you cry Now I know life has its ups and downs But I saw you from the start and I said you were down Saw you through the gla** we saw a new you But I know the roots and that's what you'll use Growing deeper and a shadow I see Rising to an image not like that hollow tree Rising to an image arising arising to Oh, baby boy, no don't you cry Oh, baby boy, no, no don't you cry Let the rhythm carry you Let the rhythm breathe in you Let the rhythm flow through you Sweet, sweet rhythm Now we feel the split and my blood well it hurts But not gonna get you down or to make it any worse 'Cuz you know and I know what we need has been given The hopes and strength to talk about our livin' We're given the rhythm and he gave me a write A praise to sing a gift to bring to extol on high A seven day miracle that keeps me so hyped y'all That seven day miracle Oh, baby no don't you cry Oh, baby boy No, no don't you cry Let the rhythm carry you Let the rhythm breathe in you Let the rhythm flow through you Sweet, sweet rhythm, I love you