For all mankind upon the earth
That each will extend their length
To help but one know of their worth
From the least to the greatest
And the greatest to the least
Working together with full zest
From the North, South, West, and East
If no student was left behind
Because citizens chose to assist
To advance the young in their mind
Think of the well being that would exist
The overweight paired with an athlete
Think of the power formed with control
Think of how healthier we'd be
As we're lighter to accomplish each goal
The unemployed are welcomed
To come, learn, watch, and to see
For their minds to expand and become
Something better, something to be
Let's not forget the elderly
Who best to help our youth?
They've time to work dutifully
To school behaviors unto truth
Those with beauty could help the unkempt
To add freshness to their day
Perhaps then they'll be more adept
With new confidence along the way
And what of those we choose to avoid?
The criminal or the addict
What if we filled up their void?
And they overcame choices that afflict
What if we filled up the parks
With children, fun and with laughter
What new friendships we would spark!
And less counselors we'd be after
What if we each had less stuff
And more family time and vacations
Maybe chores wouldn't be so tough
As we simplified our schedules and stations
What if we each opened our eyes
And saw a way to improve the earth
Even the waste lands and onto the skies
In it's beauty, proclaims that man is of worth
[Verse 1]
I carry one prayer for the people of earth
That every heart may remember its worth
From the smallest hand to the strongest voice
We rise for each other and make a choice
[Pre-Chorus]
From north to south, from west to east
Let every table set a place for peace
[Chorus]
If we lift one another, we all can stand
If we open our hearts, we can heal this land
No one left waiting, no one alone
A better tomorrow begins at home
We are the hands, we are the start
Building a world with a wider heart
[Verse 2]
Let every young mind find a door held wide
With someone patient and kind beside
The tired and the strong can walk as one
Until every hidden gift sees the sun
[Pre-Chorus]
The ones without work, the ones growing old
Carry a wisdom more precious than gold
[Chorus]
If we lift one another, we all can stand
If we open our hearts, we can heal this land
No one left waiting, no one alone
A better tomorrow begins at home
We are the hands, we are the start
Building a world with a wider heart
[Verse 3]
Pair a restless body with courage and care
Make room for a burden too heavy to bear
Give those who have stumbled a place to begin
A door out of darkness, a chance to come in
[Bridge]
Fill up the parks with the sound of play
Trade a little wanting for a brighter day
Look at the earth with awakened eyes
There is beauty waiting in the broken skies
[Final Chorus]
If we lift one another, we all can stand
If we open our hearts, we can heal this land
No one left waiting, no one alone
A better tomorrow begins at home
We are the hands, we are the start
Building a world with a wider heart
[Outro]
From the least to the greatest, let kindness increase
One life touching another, one step into peace
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