The Chubu Walkathon 35th Anniversary Song

May 21, 2026

A song to commemorate "thirty-five years of glee" written and performed by James Havens in collaboration with students from Nagoya International School.


You can see a special live performance of this song as the event kicks off on the morning of May 24th (Sun) in Meijo Park!

James Havens on stage with a guitar

The Walkathon Song ♪

Words & Music by James Havens

It's a beautiful day to make a change

Gonna lace up my shoes and be on my way

We'll gather at Meijyo Park… alright

And be home before the stars light up the night


Let's walk under the sun… every step we take is for everyone!

[chorus]

Walk-a-thon, walk with me

Celebrating thirty-five years of glee

Walk-a-thon, look up above

Just feel the pride as we fill the world with love (ohh, ohh, ohh)

Walk-a-thon, you and me, let's make a difference for the community!

“Happy days, are here to stay”

SOLO

So, join us in the fun… let's see those hands c'mon everyone!

[chorus]

(CLAP)

Walk-a-thon, walk with me

Celebrating thirty-five years of glee

Walk-a-thon, side by side

Feel the pride with every stride

Walk-a-thon, just once a year, to make a difference, we gather here!

Walk-a-thon, look up above

Just feel the pride as we fill the world with love

(ohh, ohh, ohh)

Walk-a-thon! We'll fill the worid with love (ohh, ohh, ohh) x2

Walk-a-thon, is here to stay, sure was good to see you out here today! (CLAPS)


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