What it Takes
A Rights Respecting Song For Holy Cross Primary
Well don to the amazing children of Holy Cross in helping to write this lovely song and for the choir for their beautiful performance and recording of it!
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What It Takes:
Holy Cross Primary Rights Respecting Song
INTRO:
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it) R then L foot tapping, both thumbs point at your chest
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it) R then L foot tapping, arms in small circles
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it) R then L foot tapping, both thumbs point at your chest
(I got what it takes, what it takes) Both arms pointing down with palms open to audience
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VERSE 1 Hands on hips (superman pose!)
I decided today is gonna be a great day Slowly raise arms up in the air then bring them back down
Got a safe place to learn how to make dreams come true Arms from middle in front of you to wide out, nod head
With hope in my heart, like a pocket full of sunshine Hands in heart shape over your heart, raise heart hands up to above your head
Got a spring in my step like the first day of school Left hand Right leg alternate stepping on the spot
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PRE-CHORUS 1
And all my friends are coming with me point at the audience then make a 'come here' gesture with your hands
The Universe will hear us sing! Slowly raise arms out and up in the air then bring them back down
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CHORUS 1
I got the right (I got the right) I got the right to be free R then L foot tapping, both thumbs point at your chest
Accepted and loved, for just being me Give yourself a hug then strike a 'being me' pose /pointing at yourself
Somewhere I belong, feel strong, get it wrong and learn from my mistakes self hug, strong arms, 'shake it off' move on left then right shoulder then hands
I know. I’ve got what it takes Point at yourself
Front Row: bend down and encourage audience to sing I got what it takes hook, Back Row: wave arms in the air starting left then right and sing the 'woohooo' parts)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it) Front row get back up to standing ready for next move...
(I got what it takes, what it takes) Both arms pointing down with palms open to audience
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VERSE 2
So if you ever feel like you’re having a bad day Hands on hips, left arm out, right arm out, hands swirl at side of head
I’ll be here to listen and show you I care Hands to ear to show you are listening, self hug
Our Little Hearts can make big changes Hands in heart shape over your heart, raise heart hands up to above your head
Remember you’re special in your own way Point at audience with right hand, arm out, then turn your palm up and lower your arm
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PRE-CHORUS 2
Listen to all the joy you bring Slowly raise arms out and up in the air then bring them back down
When you raise up your heart and sing Slowly raise arms out and up again in the air and keep them up until next move
CHORUS 2
I got the right (I got the right) I got the right to be free R then L foot tapping, both thumbs point at your chest
Accepted and loved, for just being me Give yourself a hug then strike a 'being me' pose /pointing at yourself
Somewhere I belong, feel strong, get it wrong and learn from my mistakes self hug, strong arms, 'shake it off' move on left then right shoulder then hands
I know. I’ve got what it takes Point at yourself
Front Row: bend down and encourage audience to sing I got what it takes hook, Back Row: wave arms in the air starting left then right and sing the 'woohooo' parts)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it) Front row get back up to standing ready for next move...
(I got what it takes, what it takes) Both arms pointing down with palms open to audience. Front Row ready to RAP!
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RAP
Walk in the corridors there’s no hurry, Olaide
Wednesdays there’s chicken curry Luca
In the canteen they keep it nice and clean Sophie
Teachers are lovely, nice and bubbly Christina
Always someone you can to talk to Niamh
Each new lesson they will walk through Millie
All the things we need to learn Nathan
Play and we share and we all take turns Jonah
It’s each other we’re protecting Millie
When our rights we are respecting Elizabeth
CHORUS 3 Same as other two chorus moves
I got the right (I got the right) I got the right to be free
Accepted and loved, for just being me
Somewhere I belong, feel strong, get it wrong and learn from my mistakes
I know. I’ve got what it takes
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes) Back row come down to same level as front row.
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For final part:
1 - Chris and Niamh - you sing the 'I Got it!' (Chris) / 'I got this" (Niamh), 'I got what it takes' (Chris) adlib high parts. Stand at the front of the stage with your arms open palms facing crowd / pointing at yourself, nodding your head, pointing at the audience etc or alternate between the poses - be confident! You got this! ;)
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2 - everyone else freestyle your best moves but KEEP SINGING, KEEP SMILING and every now and then encourage the audience to join in!
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
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(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
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(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it)
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(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes, I got it) Katie leads on this line, Soon as you hear her start get back into position FAST, all standing with hands at your side palms to audience
(I got what it takes, what it takes, what it takes Raise your ams high for the final line! Woohoo! Well done!
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(if those who can do the splits (lucky people!) make your way with your freestyle moves to either side of the stage so you finish evenly and it all looks balanced! :)
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Thank you for being you!
Love
Elaine x (sometimes known as Miss Lemon apparently lol!)
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