Look! The world can see it.
Look! A flame is lit.
Look! Five rings link up.
Look! Summer games, go!
Look! Winter games, go!
Look! First place gets gold.
Lots of lands come to play.
We can see the games.
Words to know
- gold: first prize
- flame: fire
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