by Ruth Kenward & Mark Dickman 

7 to 13  -  KS2, KS3  -  optional harmony  -  (3m 17s)

Download includes:  piano-vocal score, lyrics sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks
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Theme  -  Aiming high, taking part, team work, embracing challenges, leavers' song, Olympics, sport

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Content  -  This song is about a race in which we all take part: the day to day race of life.  An inspiring song about aiming high, seizing opportunities and finding the inner strength to cope with the race.  Whether we're first or last, at least we're taking part!  The song builds to a powerful finish, 'In The Race Of Life' has a positive and encouraging message, which makes it great for use as a school song, and for assemblies.  Very effective harmonies also make this a good set piece for young choirs.

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Lyrics sample

Here I am at the starting line again.

I’m ready and I’m waiting to begin.

I long to seize the moment,

To begin making it happen.

For a silver or gold

Take my place and be bold...

In the race of life.

We’ll chase the prize!

It’s there to be won, rain or sun.

We only have to try.

Sharing hopes, sharing dreams,

Being part of the team:

Let’s never rest until we’ve done our best.