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