The Call of Wisdom (Wisdom 101)
Down in the heat on the city street,
In the middle of a bustling crowd
A young black woman dressed in shining white
Sets her soapbox on the ground
She steps up, turns around to face the people
And she lifts her voice aloud
As they turn her way, they can hear her say,
“Could you use a little wisdom?”
(Chorus)
Welcome to Wisdom 101
Listen, 'cause I’m tellin’ you
Be wise, or live under the gun
Which one are you gonna choose?
(Verse 2)
Even in laughter you can still have pain
That’s a heavy load to bear
Don’t turn away from the words I say
Give a listen if you dare
Step on the road to eternal life,
With a simple word of prayer
Will you keep your pride, or be satisfied --
You could use a little wisdom
(Repeat Chorus)
(Verse 3)
Some close their minds and they walk away
Simply choosing to ignore
Some stop and sneer as they shake their heads
‘Cause they think they know the score
Some let the words vanish in the haze
Can’t remember anymore
But she tells the ones with an open ear...
(Breakdown -- call & response)
“Could you use a little wisdom?”
-- “We can use a little wisdom”
“Open up and listen”
-- “Yes we’re gonna listen”
“Don’t need no permission”
-- “Don’t need no permission”
“To use a little wisdom”
-- “Use a little wisdom”
(Repeat chorus)
(Tag)
“Get a little wisdom”
© 2000 Steve Christy/SGIW Music

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