Key:

• Lead male vocal
• Background chorus
• Translations of Zulu

The sun is shining
The children laughing, playing
Full of dreams to find
They all remind me
When I was a little boy
Full of life and pride

They look so peaceful
  Moshanyana weso bo' itumele   [My brother, be happy]
So sweet and graceful
  Ngwana weso bo' ithabise      [My sister, celebrate]
They're all so hopeful
  Moshanyana weso bo' itumele   [My brother, be happy]
And there is no need for crying
No need for fighting

(Chorus)
It's time
  Ithabise                      [Celebrate]
And this is meant to be your day
  Shine
  Ithabise                      [Celebrate]
And in your heart you'll know it's time
  Ithabise                      [Celebrate]
For you take your place
  Ithabise                      [Celebrate]

Somtimes I wonder
Why people always seem
To turn around
And lose their way
Look out your window
Be grateful for this day
And make a change
It's okay

To be peaceful
  Moshanyana weso bo' itumele   [My brother, be happy]
And to be hopeful
  Ngwana weso bo' ithabise      [My sister, celebrate]
It's sweet and graceful
  Moshanyana weso bo' itmuele   [My brother, be happy]
And there is no need for crying
No need for fighting

(Chorus)

Tsatsi lahao                    [Your day]
Lefihlile                       [Has come]
  Ithabise                      [Celebrate]
  Ithabise                      [Celebrate]
(Repeat)

(Chorus)
Ithabise                        [Celebrate]
(Repeat to fade)