Speak of Peace, Speak of Love

I watch the world and want to cry.
It’s all gone wrong, someone tell me why.

Who said there’s glory found in war?
Who taught us brothers to ignore?

My questions rise to the sky
The stars above can testify.
I sit for hours in the night
To look for answers that feel right.

Speak of peace, speak of love,

Brother moon, from above!
Say a prayer, through the night

That our world will be alright.

Can’t we join forces to create,

A world which leaves no room for hate?
Can’t there be faith without a creed?
And who said love cannot be free?
       

My questions rise to the sky
The stars above can testify
I watch for shooting stars and wait

To make a wish and change our fate!

Speak of peace, speak of love,

Brother moon, from above!
Say a prayer, through the night

That our world will be alright.

I wish that good will right the wrong

I wish one day we’ll get along.

That our minds be opened wide
That love and kindness be our guide!

Music, lyrics, arrangement by Frank Schaefer (BMI) © 2008
 

Performance:

Franklyn Schaefer: lead and backup vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Chris Pati: drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitar solo, string section and cello arrangement.
 

Published by JavaCasa Music (BMI). Produced, mixed, and mastered by Chris Pati at Modern Voices Recording Studio, NY; co-produced by JavaCasa Music Studio, PA.