Rogers

from Live in Germany by Via Bella

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lyrics

He told us we were special
Success is being kind
We can build a better world together
Helping is where our real strength lies

He told us we were worthy
He told us we were good
It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood

He said “look for the helpers”
It’s a good feeling to know that we’re alive
No one in the whole wide world is like you
It’s good to know you’re growing inside

He was everybody’s neighbor
He listened with his heart
He said I love you, you have value
And I’m glad you’re just the way you are

He said, “Be a helper, be a light
Don’t be afraid to do what’s right
Loving yourself is part of loving me”
So be courageous and be true
Be the best at being you
And be the person Mr. Rogers knew that you could be

Just a skinny kid from Brooklyn
Who was not afraid to fight
He knew that power’s not what makes a hero
He just wanted to do what was right




And he showed us he was worthy
To stand with the divine
Be it wartime or our time
He is with us until the end of the line

So stand up and join the fight
You gotta want to do what’s right
Remember sacrifice is part of being free
Don’t be afraid to disobey
You can do this all day
Just be the person that Steve Rogers knew that you could be

Be a gambler with a dream
Be an island in the stream
Be Reuben James or the coward of the county
Eat fried chicken every meal
Just don’t be Ruby or Lucille
And be the person Kenny Rogers knew that you could be

Be the person that Will Rogers knew that you could be
I’m pretty sure that he would like me

Be the person Carl Rogers knew that you could be
He thinks I’m phenomenal

Be the person that Buck Rogers knew that you could be
I’m not taking orders for Gil Girard

Be the person that Roy Rogers knew that you could be
Again with the fried chicken?

Be a helper, be a light
Don’t be afraid to do what’s right
Loving yourself is part of loving me
So be courageous and be true
Be the best at being you
And be the person Mr. Rogers knew that you could be

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from Live in Germany, released March 1, 2024
Music by Rand Bellavia
Lyrics by Erin Bellavia and Rand Bellavia

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Via Bella Buffalo, New York

Via Bella is a songwriting and performing duo made up of Rand and Erin Bellavia. Their Princess Bride-inspired song "Cliffs of Insanity" was nominated for Pegasus Awards in 2016, 2018, and 2020,

Rand plays guitar. They both sing. Erin’s been known to wear a costume or two. ... more

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