In my own lifetime I want to see the fighting cease In my own lifetime I want to see my sons enjoy the fruits of peace While I'm still here I want to know Beyond a doubt That no one can lock us in Or lock us out We have climbed higher Much higher than I thought we'd climb It's a long journey And even though the end's in sight There's not much time I want to know we haven't built on sand In my own lifetime In my own lifetime I want to see our efforts blessed In my own lifetime I want to see the walls come down And then I'll rest This Moses wants to see the Promised Land In my own lifetime