One World

If there’s one thing I wish I could say to you, dear
I’d hold you close and whisper in your ear
The world is changing, but don’t you fear
Though there are many mercenaries and profiteers
There are people like you, my dear

The world is changing, our time will end
But don’t you worry, your time will mend
Preach to the people, tell them you’re here
Tell them there is hope in a time so unclear

For every tree cut down, every village with no running water
Every child without a mother, every leader taken from his daughter
Your people will join together and it'll be alright
Leaders will guide their families and scared children will sleep at night

The world has been through so much
Though she is cut, burned, used, and abused,
The world does not give up, for her faith lies in you

So sleep well, my dear
Hold these words near
And when you sleep tonight,
Dream of a world without hunger or fear.