6. OPEN HANDS, MINDS, and HEARTS
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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."
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