For every woman and every man

and every child in every land

in every language ever spoken

may this hopeful promise forever go unbroken . . .



We will build no more walls and close no more doors,

and draw no more lines in the sand . . .



If we want it, we can build it,

and make it strong, we'll fulfill it

Can you see it? There's no doubt . . .

Just believe it, I'm talking about the whole world over, peace



(chorus)

Arm in arm, one by one, hand in hand, 'til we're done

step by step, piece by piece, bit by bit . . .

I'm talking about the whole world over, peace



If every person in this human family

from every village and every town,

in every city tall, on every mountain high,

from every nation strong the whole world 'round



began to tear down their walls and throw down their arms,

and hold out their hands, all in the name of peace . . .



(repeat chorus)



On this journey that we've begun,

if we're held back we'll overcome

'cause every flower on this earthly field

will push its colors up into the sun



(final chorus)

Arm in arm, one by one,

hand in hand, 'til we're done

step by step, piece by piece,

bit by bit, there's no doubt



(chorus 2)

If we want it, we can build it,

we'll fulfill it, all together

can you see it, we can bring it about,

just believe it, we'll achieve it



(repeat both as round)

I'm talking about the whole world over, peace