I wish that I could say The world was one and fighting was a fable And the greed would turn the tables I wish for peace, I wish for peace I wish that I could see A world that can be free with no more crying Oh, but some of us are trying I wish for peace, I wish for peace Who will hold the children dear if there's a painful tear? Who will chase the clouds away? Why pretend that there's no God? Why pretend that there's no love to wrap around you? I speak justice to confound you I pray for peace, I pray for peace I pray for peace