FACE TO FACE, SIDE BY SIDE (2:51)


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
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.

(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.

(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.

FINAL 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.
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 LKW_BetterWorld@yahoo.com


THINK AND SHARE INVITATIONS
* People can be face to face when they are having a wonderful conversation. They can also be face to face when they are yelling at each other, and angry with each other. Think of a time when you were face to face with an angry person, and share how you handled it, to help the two of you work side by side towards a common goal.
* Think and share about some of the common goals which we all share, and towards which we can work together. Verses 1 and 3 might offer you some ideas to consider.


This song is on the album Songs to Build a Better World. The album can be accessed at this link:
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lZA521IUHKJOofAu5vgG5M3-F1EhPC6IE

YouTube Link for this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6JFU9n_58M&list=OLAK5uy_lZA521IUHKJOofAu5vgG5M3-F1EhPC6IE&index=8