if we ever needed peace

the world as we know it today

is in a pretty terrible fix

and we're responsible

it's up to us to try and start making changes for the better

for the future

for the children

if we ever needed peace

brotherhood and love

god knows we need it now

right now

the future of the world is clouded

from raging storms of war

it's headed for the total destruction of you and me

but it's not too late to save us

there's still time for us all

the sunlight of peace has got to shine through

peace is essential

together we can work it out

if we ever needed peace

we need it now

we are god's creation

and he loves us all

he put us on earth together to get along

heaven is disappointing at the trouble we've caused

if we don't change our actions

then all is lost

innocent people dying because men can't agree

the children suffer more than anyone

all the nations ought to practice

a lot more brotherhood

it would be a better world

when tomorrow comes

brotherhood is essential

together we can work it out

if we ever needed brotherhood

we need it now

now

we are god's creation

i know that he loves us all

he put us on earth together to get along

heaven is disappointed at the trouble that men has caused

and if we don't change our actions

everything is lost

sons disrespecting fathers

and fathers deserting sons

there's no more harmony in the home

lord have mercy

mothers denying daughters kind words of advice

then one day you discover

that love is gone

all gone

love is essential

together we can work it out

if we ever needed love

we need it now

now

peace is essential

together we can work it out

if we needed peace

we need it right now

now

brotherhood is essential

together we can work it out

if we ever needed brotherhood

right now

right now

love of love

together we can work it out

if we ever needed love

right now

right now

now

peace is essential

yes we can work it out