I remember when I was younger
I saw the pictures on tv
Of the children who were my age
Who had to live their lives in fear
I sang the peace songs
With the hopeful ones
We believed the world would change and all'd be free
It was a shout in the distance
But it echoes on
Like a drop in the ocean
But the faith was strong
And if we'd gather round
We could make more sound
Now I'm older, maybe wiser
Maybe more a cynic than before
But I still long for a new day
Let us pray with many millions strong
We'll sing the peace songs
With the hopeful ones
Let us still believe the world will be as one
It's a shout in the distance
But it echoes on
Like a drop in the ocean
But the faith is strong
And if we gather round
We can make more sound
It's a shout in the distance
But it echoes on
Like a drop in the ocean
But the faith is strong
And if we gather round
We can make more sound
Be brave, be bold
And let the truth be told
Pass the message on
It's a shout in the distance
But it echoes on
Like a drop in the ocean
But the faith is strong
And if we gather round
We can make more sound
It's a shout in the distance
But it echoes on
Like a drop in the ocean
But the faith is strong
And if we gather round
We can make more sound
It's a shout in the distance
But it echoes on
Like a drop in the ocean
But the faith is strong
And if we gather round
We can make more sound