better angels

angry words and bitterness are slow to fade away

what happened to the dreams and hopes that we shared yesterday?

mystic chords of memory that stir within our soul

lead us to forgiveness so that we can be made whole

we are not enemies

there is no good in that

there are better angels that surround us all

and we will find a way through all our differences

hear the better angels

listen to their call

hatred only breeds more hate and darkness in our heart

may we find compassion in a world so torn apart

a symphony of what could be

says this is where we start

we are not enemies

there is no good in that

there are better angels that surround us all

and we will find a way through all our differences

hear the better angels

listen to their call

let our better angels be our guide

yes

let our better angels walk beside

can you catch us all

'cause we're just about to fall

rise up!

and find better angels in us all

yes

rise up!

it's time! ohhh

it's time!

we are not enemies

there is no good in that

there are better angels

they surround us all

and we will find a way through all our differences

hear the better angels

listen to their call

and we will find a way