[Verse 1] I saw the torn-up fence By the market lot Kids chasing a ball In a cracked-up block One held out his lunch One gave half back Small hands making room Where the whole world lacks [Pre-Chorus] If we start right here With what we can share Then the hard old ground Turns softer there [Chorus] Peace on earth Peace on earth Hold me close Let it hurt less Peace on earth Peace on earth One small light Can wake the rest (peace on earth) [Verse 2] My neighbor lost sleep But she still brought bread Set an extra plate By the baby bed Names on the door Doors left open wide Every little yes Pushes fear outside [Pre-Chorus] If we start right here With what we can spare Then the hard old road Turns lighter there [Chorus] Peace on earth Peace on earth Hold me close Let it hurt less Peace on earth Peace on earth One small light Can wake the rest (peace on earth) [Bridge] Let the proud hands fall Let the walls come down Let the empty bowl Go around, around From this side of loss To the other side We can learn to live With our hearts uncaged [Final Chorus] Peace on earth Peace on earth Hold me close Let it hurt less Peace on earth Peace on earth One small light Can wake the rest (peace on earth)
