o-o-h child

I've forgotten how much I used to love this song until I heard it again recently in an episode of Kevin Hill. But the version they used wasn't as upbeat as the version I remember. Theirs was of a much slower tempo, more ballad-y

Eitherway, the positive message of the lyrics still come's across. Perfect to listen to when you feel blaah. Definitely a feel good song.

Originally done by The Five Stairsteps
Written by Stan Vincent in 1970

O-o-h child things are gonna get easier
O-o-h child things'll get brighter
O-o-h child things are gonna get easier
O-o-h child things'll get brighter

Someday well get it toghether and well get it undone
Someday when the world is much brighter
Someday well walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Someday when the world is much lighter

O-o-h child things are gonna get easier
O-o-h child things'll get brighter
O-o-h child things are gonna get easier
O-o-h child things ll get brighter

Someday well get it toghether and well get it undone
Someday when the world is much brighter
Someday well walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Someday when the world is much lighter

O-o-h child things are gonna get easier
O-o-h child things'll get brighter
O-o-h child things are gonna get easier
O-o-h child things ll get brighter

Someday well get it toghether and well get it undone
Someday when the world is much brighter
Someday well walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Someday when the world is much lighter

O-o-h child things are gonna get easier
O-o-h child things'll get brighter
O-o-h child things are gonna get easier
O-o-h child things ll get brighter
Right now right now

Cover versions made to name a few:

The Spinners -- Dusty Springfield -- Nina Simone -- Bruce Ruffin --Laura Nyro & LaBelle -- Richie Havens -- Dee Dee Sharp -- Valerie Carter -- Milton Nascimento -- Stormy Weather -- Nanette Natal -- John Stoddart -- Hall & Oates -- Beth Orton -- Edwin Hawkins Singers -- DeLeon Richards -- Nnenna Freelon -- BeBe & CeCe Winans -- Trish Vogel -- Ed Hamilton -- Ramsey Lewis -- The Posies -- Beth Fitchet Wood -- The Wondermints -- Lenny Williams -- Nice & Smooth -- and others.

Of course, this post won't be complete without some mp3 links
Valerie Carter
Marvin Gaye
The Five Stairsteps (wma)