raise a hand

in this land of milk and honey

that we call the usa

there are children who are too sick

to go outside and play

so in the time of darkness

with a heavy load to bear

we can all join hands to show how much we care

so raise a hand for healing

it's a hand that understands

there's a time for reaching out

cause they're just like you and me

so let's all raise a hand for healing

from the california coastline

to your old kentucky home

these children can't eat hotdogs

or have an ice cream cone

they dream of running outside

in the warming summer sun

and it can happen if you listen to this song

so raise a hand for healing

it's a hand that understands

there's a time for reaching out

cause they're just like you and me

so let's all raise a hand for healing

so raise a hand for healing

it's a hand that understands

there's a time for reaching out

cause they're just like you and me

so let's all raise a hand

for healing