Lyrics

1. 1. You don’t have to push a handcart,
   Leave your fam’ly dear,
   Or walk a thousand miles or more
   To be a pioneer!
2. 2. You do need to have great courage,
   Faith to conquer fear,
   And work with might for a cause that’s right
   To be a pioneer!
3. Words: Ruth Muir Gardner, 1927–1999. © 1980 IRI
   Music: Ruth Muir Gardner, 1927–1999; arr. by Vanja Y. Watkins, b. 1938. © 1980 IRI