I see a scene of empty eyes
Their silence speaks that life's not fair
They feel the weight of all their hunger
And I feel the weight of their despair
And thats a burden hard to bear
Well, I can't change the world
But I can live with open hands
And I can't change the world
But I can give all that I can
And I can pray and I can love
And when all is said and done
I can't change the world
But I can change the world for one
Hope can drown in so much need
And that's a poor excuse to turn away
Cos I have seen a grateful smile
Shining on a childs face
And that's why I have faith
Well, I can't change the world
But I can live with open hands
And I can't change the world
But I can give all that I can
And I can pray and I can love
And when all is said and done
I can't change the world
But I can change the world for one
Half a world away
Or just across the street
May my eyes be open to
Anyone in need
Well, I can't change the world
No, I can't change the world
No... No...
But I can pray and I can love
And when all is said and done
I can't change the world
But I can change the world for one
For one...