Lyrics

Believe

If we only believed that the rain would come at night
And that the sun would shine all day,
Then the earth could drink while we are fast asleep
And support us as we play

If we only believed that kindness was the norm
And that love would always flow
Then there'd be an end to hunger and to war
And peace would surely grow

Believe me my friends, it would be that way
If we believed it, it would be that way
Believe me my friends, it would be that way
If we believed it, it would be that way

What can we do about our doubting minds?
How can we open up that door?
How can we believe in love when, after all,
That's what life is for,
Yea, that's what life is for...

If we only believed the politicians cared
(And) that we decided what to do
If we believed in justice, and that life was fair
What would stop it from being true?

Believe me my friends, it would be that way
If we believed it, it would be that way

What can we do about our lack of faith?
How can we rid ourselves of doubt?
How can we believe in love when, after all,
That's what life's about?
Yea, that's what life's about...

If we only believed we're here to celebrate
In life's rare and joyous dance,
And that we exist in order to create
We wouldn't waste one precious chance

Believe me my friends, it would be that way
If we believed it, it would be that way

Believe me my friends, it could be that way
If we believed it, it could be that way

c copyright 1996 Carolyn Baron