The World Needs All of Us
SATB divisi, piano | 5'30"
"The World Needs All of Us" is an anthem of inclusion that names some of the reasons individuals may feel marginalized or experience discrimination and empowers them to "show my shine." The heartfelt text by Kim Baker is tenderly and powerfully set with accessible vocal writing and a dynamic piano accompaniment, exploring colorful chord structures that all will enjoy. A poignant, timely work for an ensemble looking to embrace and share a love of diversity.
The World Needs All of Us
by Kim Baker
I may wear a dress. I may have a lisp. I may have brown skin. I may have a limp.
And I am worthy. I am worthy.
I may love a girl. I may have two dads. I may speak with pause. I may be too sad.
And I am priceless. I am priceless.
I cannot blend in. I must show my shine.
I have much to offer. I won’t hide my pride.
I may have tattoos. I may lose at sport. I may be quiet. I may be too short.
And I am precious. I am precious.
I cannot blend in. I must show my shine.
I have much to offer. I won’t hide my pride.
Love comes in all colors. Grace comes in all shapes.
Beauty needs no gender. Artistry no name.
I cannot blend in. I must show my shine.
I have much to offer. I won’t hide my pride.
See me! I am human just as you are!
Together we are priceless! The world needs all of us!
This poem is used with permission by Kim Baker. View Kim's poetry
by Kim Baker
I may wear a dress. I may have a lisp. I may have brown skin. I may have a limp.
And I am worthy. I am worthy.
I may love a girl. I may have two dads. I may speak with pause. I may be too sad.
And I am priceless. I am priceless.
I cannot blend in. I must show my shine.
I have much to offer. I won’t hide my pride.
I may have tattoos. I may lose at sport. I may be quiet. I may be too short.
And I am precious. I am precious.
I cannot blend in. I must show my shine.
I have much to offer. I won’t hide my pride.
Love comes in all colors. Grace comes in all shapes.
Beauty needs no gender. Artistry no name.
I cannot blend in. I must show my shine.
I have much to offer. I won’t hide my pride.
See me! I am human just as you are!
Together we are priceless! The world needs all of us!
This poem is used with permission by Kim Baker. View Kim's poetry