I ask

Intro (4 bars)
(G) Oh eh...
(D) Listen now...
(Em) For the people...
(C) For tomorrow...

(Verse 1)
(G) New day, new hope
(D) People stand tall
(Em) Children back in school
(C) That’s good for us all
(G) We smile when things help
(D) We give thanks too
(Em) But after all the talking
(C) We watch what is true

(Chorus)
(G) I clap, I still ask
(D) I ask, I still care
(Em) Hope today is good
(C) Show the work out there

(Verse 2)
(G) Papa told me once
(D) Long before today
(Em) Sunshine grows no yam
(C) Work must lead the way
(G) Words don't fix roads
(D) Words don't build walls
(Em) Strong hands and hard work
(C) Answer every call

(Chorus)
(G) I clap, I still ask
(D) I ask, I still care
(Em) Hope today is good
(C) Show the work out there

( Solo music)

(Bridge)
(Em) One land, one people
(C) One future ahead
(G) Think of the children
(D) That’s all that’s said
(Em) No side, no pressure
(C) No pride, no fear
(G) Just truth for tomorrow
(D) Clear and near

(Final Chorus)
(G) I clap, I still ask
(D) I ask, I still care
(Em) Hope today is good
(C) Show the work out there
(G) For the young ones now
(D) For the years ahead
(Em) Hope today is good
(C) Show the work instead

(Outro)
(G) Hope today...
(D) Work tomorrow...
(Em) For the children...
(C) For our home...

Genre: Island Reggae / Folk Reggae Sub-style: Acoustic storytelling reggae (community message style) Overall Feel Calm, steady, and respectful Sounds like a community conversation put into music Honest tone, not emotional overload Focus is on message clarity and truth Easy for everyday listeners to understand immediately Tempo & Groove BPM: 76–80 Time signature: 4/4 Rhythm feel: relaxed reggae pulse with space between phrases Groove stays steady and simple so lyrics lead the song Instruments Acoustic guitar carrying the main rhythm Soft drum kit with steady backbeat Warm bass supporting root notes simply Light background pad in chorus for depth (optional) Vocal Style Natural speaking-singing flow Clear delivery like talking to a crowd Slight lift in chorus for emphasis No vocal complexity — focus on meaning Chord Direction G – D – Em – C throughout Verse = light and open Chorus = fuller and stronger Bridge = softer and reflective Production Mood Simple and organic Feels like live perfo