We are glad to be here celebrating life
We are glad to be here shining our light
This Kwanzaa year, showing we care
This Kwanzaa year, showing we care

We need unity in our community
Umoja, Umoja

We need self-determination to free our nation
Kujichagulia, Kujichagulia

We need collective work and responsibility,
that's the only way we can be free
Ujima, Ujima

We are glad to be here celebrating life
We are glad to be here shining our light
This Kwanzaa year, showing we care
This Kwanzaa year, showing we care

We need cooperative economics to become self-reliant
Ujamaa, Ujamaa

We must find out our worth, our purpose on earth
Nia, Nia

Positive activity reflects our creativity
Kuumba, Kuumba

We must believe in our hearts and minds
that we will win the battle in due time
Imani, Imani

We are glad to be here celebrating life
We are glad to be here shining our light
This Kwanzaa year, showing we care
This Kwanzaa year, showing we care

Umoja, Umoja
Kujichagulia, Kujichagulia
Ujima, Ujima
Ujamaa, Ujamaa
Nia, Nia
Kuumba, Kuumba
Imani, Imani

We are glad to be here celebrating life
We are glad to be here shining our light
This Kwanzaa year, showing we care
This Kwanzaa year, showing we care

Kwanzaa life and Kwanzaa light Forever shining bright
Kwanzaa life and Kwanzaa light Forever shining bright
Kwanzaa life and Kwanzaa light Forever shining bright!!!

KWANZAA NA FURAHA