Verse 1 They say “Don't try it, kid, you’ll tumble on the floor” A chorus of the doubters knocking at my door But I tip my hat, I wink, I let the night begin And I reach down deep where the brave ones live within Pre-Chorus There’s a pocket in my heart with a bright brass-band smile A tiny rebel trumpet that’s been ready all the while Chorus Oh, yes you can — snap your fingers, take the stand Feel that little something whisper, “Go on, boy, lend a hand” Oh, yes you can — swing it sweet across the band When the world says “no,” you say “watch me,” and you dance right through the plan Verse 2 They paint the shadows longer, try to cool my heat Call me daydream highway and a dangerous beat But I slide on velvet courage, step into the light That little something hums, and everything’s all right Pre-Chorus Got rhythm in my backbone, got sunshine in my shoes A rascal little heartbeat turning trouble into blues Chorus Oh, yes you can — snap your fingers, take the stand Feel that little something whisper, “Go on, boy, lend a hand” Oh, yes you can — swing it sweet across the band When the world says “no,” you say “watch me,” and you dance right through the plan Bridge (spoken, playful) They’ll hand you all the reasons why you shouldn’t climb the hill — I’ll hand you back a trumpet and we’ll play until we will. (Then sing:) Let the horns shout, let the cymbals call your name, Little something in your soul lights up and sets the flame Scat/Break Ba-doo-wah! Shoo-be-doo! Clap your heart, take a stand! La-di-da, hey — that little something’s in your hand! Chorus (big, swinging) Oh, yes you can — snap your fingers, take the stand Feel that little something whisper, “Go on, boy, lend a hand” Oh, yes you can — swing it sweet across the band When they tell you “can’t,” you tell them “watch me,” and you swing right through the land Outro (softening, confident) So when the voices tell you no, and the night grows short and bland, Reach down for the pocket where the brass and courage stand — Whisper back, “Oh, yes I can,” and take the world by hand.