They tried to steal my power They tried to steal my soul They tried to steal my body But now I know This little light of mine is shining from my heart And it is bright enough to get me out of the dark Now I know my power is my own Now I know only love can touch my soul Now I know my body is my home Now I know just how much I have grown This little light of mine is shining from my heart And it is bright enough to get me out of the dark