1. SEEDS OF PEACE CHORUS We are sowing the seeds of peace each time we show love and caring; each word and deed that we choose through the day can leave seeds of peace as we go on our way. (1) We'll sow seeds of self-esteem and respect--- we can't love our neighbor without them--- extending that caring to others around, as ripples of peace spread with love that we send. CHORUS We are sowing the seeds of peace each time we show love and caring; each word and deed that we choose through the day can leave seeds of peace as we go on our way. (2) We’ll work together for better ways than gangs and drugs and violence. Our efforts will help bring a great new day when families and cities are healthy and safe! CHORUS We are sowing the seeds of peace each time we show love and caring; each word and deed that we choose through the day can leave seeds of peace as we go on our way. ADDITIONAL/ALTERNATE CHORUS We are sowing the seeds of peace, peace in ourselves and with others; our seeds will take root, and blossom and grow to help heal this world we're all sharing. Tune is a traditional Irish folksong, "The Gypsy Laddie" Words © 1991, revised 1997 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

2. CAN'T YOU JUST PICTURE IT?---WORLD PEACE! CHORUS World peace...I'm singing about Peace for our planet! We need peace for all people! Yes, peace and justice for all! 1. Can't you just picture it?---World peace! Can't you just see it?---Peace for our planet! Can't you just imagine it?---Peace for all people! ---Yes, peace and justice for all! (CHORUS) 2. Yes, I can just picture it---World peace! I see it clearly in my mind---Peace for our planet! Let me tell you 'bout my picture of peace for all people! ---Yes, peace and justice for all! 3. I can see people hand in hand---World peace! People talking out their problems---Peace for our planet! Helping each other---Peace for all people! ---Yes, peace and justice for all! (CHORUS) 4. What's in your picture of world peace? How do you see peace for our planet? What's your vision look like of peace for all people? ---Yes, peace and justice for all! 5. (instrumental music/ humming on tape; singers add own lines) ______________________---World peace! _______________________---Peace for our planet! __________________________---Peace for all people! ---Yes, peace and justice for all! (Repeat verses 4 and 5 as desired for additional contributions from singers; eliciting ideas before singing is helpful.) CHORUS World peace...I'm singing about Peace for our planet! We need peace for all people! Yes, peace and justice for all, peace and justice for all, peace and justice for all! Words and Music Copyright 1989 by Linda Kay Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

3. MY LITTLE APPLE TREE (A SONG OF HOPE) Words by Martin Luther English: Even if I knew that tomorrow the world were supposed to end, I would plant, anyway, my little apple tree today. German: Und wenn ich auch wüßte daß morgen die Welt unterginge, so würde ich doch heute mein Apfelbäumlein pflanzen. Repeat English: Even if I knew that tomorrow the world were supposed to end, I would plant, anyway, my little apple tree today. MUSIC: Copyright 1989 by Linda Kay Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

4. LIVE IN PEACE (1) Live in peace, live in peace, let's live in peace! Live in peace, live in peace, let's live in peace! (2) We were meant to live in peace. We were meant to live in peace. We were meant to live in peace. We were meant to live in peace. (3) Let's celebrate our oneness; let's celebrate our oneness! Let's celebrate our oneness; let's celebrate our oneness! (4) Beat swords into plowshares; beat swords into plowshares! Beat swords into plowshares; beat swords into plowshares! (5) Let's love our enemies, love our enemies, love our enemies, love our enemies! (6) May we be instruments of justice and peace, may we be instruments of justice and peace! May we be instruments of justice and peace, may we be instruments of justice and peace! Text: Copyright 1992 by Linda K. Williams Music: Liberian folk song "Banuwa" Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

5. THE TIME FOR PEACE HAS COME 1 The time for peace has come, for healing at last. Let former foes find common ground, put time-worn hatred past! So many precious lives, forever stilled--- Now let all hearts and minds with harmony be now and always filled! We were meant to live in peace. 2 The time for peace has come, to open our eyes, and see our true kinship with all of humankind--- to celebrate all that which makes us one, and magnify the good which lies in each one’s heart; true vict’ry will then be won! We were meant to live in peace. 3 May strength and courage abundant be given to all who work for reason and understanding; may all heed the call to cherish each life, and live in sympathy, to plan for a bright future with confidence, for every race and creed. We were meant to live in peace. Lyrics copyright 1996 by Linda K. Williams Music by Johannes Brahms: "The White Dove" Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

6. OPEN HANDS, MINDS, and HEARTS PLEASE NOTE: You can customize the lyrics by choosing other words or phrases instead of "all kinds of people" e.g., * everybody at __(school name) * everybody in our... family class school city country world 1 CHOOSE HOW TO FILL THE BLANKS Oh, I can't shake hands with a closed fist; no, I can't shake hands with a closed fist! It takes an open hand, and an open mind, and an open heart for *all kinds of people to get along together in peace! 2 Oh, I can't learn much with a closed mind; no, I can't learn much with a closed mind! It takes an open hand, and an open mind, and an open heart for *all kinds of people to get along together in peace! 3 Oh, I can't love much with a closed heart; no, I can't love much with a closed heart! It takes an open hand, and an open mind, and an open heart for *all kinds of people to get along together in peace! 4 So I'll open up my hand and help peace grow, Yes, I'll open up my hand and help peace grow! It takes an open hand, and an open mind, and an open heart for *all kinds of people to get along together in peace! 5 And I'll open up my mind and help peace grow, Yes, I'll open up my mind and help peace grow! It takes an open hand, and an open mind, and an open heart for *all kinds of people to get along together in peace! 6 And I'll open up my heart and help peace grow, Yes, I'll open up my heart and help peace grow! It takes an open hand, and an open mind, and an open heart for *all kinds of people to get along together in peace! 7 Let's all open up our hands and help peace grow, Let's all open up our hands and help peace grow! It takes our open hands, and our open minds, and our open hearts for *all kinds of people to get along together in peace! 8 Let's all open up our minds and help peace grow, Let's all open up our minds and help peace grow! It takes our open hands, and our open minds, and our open hearts for *all kinds of people to get along together in peace! 9 Let's all open up our hearts and help peace grow, Let's all open up our hearts and help peace grow! It takes our open hands, and our open minds, and our open hearts for *all kinds of people to get along together in peace ...let's get along in peace!! Words and Music © 1996 by Linda K. Williams INSPIRED BY A QUOTE BY INDIRA GANDHI: "You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist." Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

7. THINK GLOBALLY (1) There's a great big world out there; We've got to show that we care. (repeat) (2) So we'll think globally and act out our caring thoughts. (repeat, omitting the "So we'll" on the repetition) (3) No one can do everything, But each one can do something! (repeat) (4) Each one of us must do our part to help this world that we all share. (repeat) ZIPPER PORTION (A) What are you going to do to make our world a better place?(repeat) (B) I'm going to *___________________ to make our world a better place! (repeat) (C) That will surely help to make our world a better place! (repeat) PERFORMANCE SUGGESTIONS: * the “Zipper Portion” can be repeated as desired to include additional ideas from singers. Elicit possibilities ahead of time, and, if possible, have them written where singers can see them. * Each verse can be done 4 times through, in the following manner: 1st, sing with first melody on tape (perhaps with half of group) 2nd, repeat first melody in a call-and-response fashion, or with other half of group 3rd, sing with second melody on tape 4th, repeat with second melody * Numerous percussion instruments and/or body percussion would be very effective. I hear this with steel drums; Jamaican/ calypso beat. Words and Music © 1989 by Linda Kay Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

8. FACE TO FACE, SIDE BY SIDE  CHORUS First face to face, now side by side, In peace we can abide, For together we'll stand, and we'll work hand in hand and we'll bring about the birth of a new day. First face to face, now side by side, Yes, in peace we must abide, So together we'll stand, and we'll work hand in hand and we'll bring about the birth of a new day. (1) And that new day will have a foundation of human rights, the whole world around; for true peace will only come when there's dignity and justice for each member of our human family. CHORUS (2) We've been on opposite sides for a while now, But we're finally waking up to the truth That our differences, many though they still may be, are far fewer than the common goals we share. CHORUS (3) Instead of fighting over what makes us different, We must fight together for our world; Land and air, and the seas, all the animals and trees--- they need our protection and care. CHORUS (with optional added ending, if desired:) Yes, we'll bring about the birth we'll bring about the birth we'll bring about the birth of a new day! Copyright 1989 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

9. FROM HEART TO WORLD When there's God's love in the heart, there will be beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. * Sing once, melody only * Second time through, add one harmony voice * Third time, full harmony, crescendo and ritard at end Text: Chinese proverb (modifications by Linda K. Williams) Music: © 1996 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

10. ISN'T THERE A BETTER WAY? VERSE 1 (CHILD:) At home, church, and school I learned that the rule is "Talking, not fighting"; I've seen that it works; yes, that's what it takes in our small world to get along. Then I hear on the news that leaders of countries are fighting, not talking--- that bombs are flying---people dying; I can't help but ask you---"Why?" VERSE 2 Oh, isn't there a better way, Mommy, Daddy? Why haven't they learned a better way yet for countries to get along? Why don't they talk it over? Why don't they work it out? People killing people can't be the answer-- It feels so wrong! VERSE 3 (PARENT:) Yes, Jesus came to show us God's better way, my son, my daughter, We've got to love our enemies, pray for them as well, overcoming evil with God's love. (CHILD:) Then why don't they use the better way, Mommy, Daddy? Why don't they use the better way, so people don't die too young? VERSE 5 (PARENT:) We've got to let our leaders know that we know there's a much better way to solve problems; We've got to send them letters, call them on the phone, sign petitions, and take it to the streets! And when you're old enough to vote, make sure that your vote speaks for you, as well; Put people in power who use the better way So that your children won't have to say... FINAL CHORUS "Oh, isn't there a better way, Mommy, Daddy? Why haven't they learned a better way yet for countries to get along?" Words and Music © 1991 by Linda K. Williams Dedicated with prayer to all whose lives are endangered, military and civilian alike--- and to all children everywhere. January, 1991 Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com