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"Hands Across America"

This sky so serene
Has felt the kiss of countless dreams.
And this earth that smells so sweet
Cradles us all in its great heartbeat.

So we must learn to love each other.
See that man over there, he's my brother.

And when he laughs, I laugh, and when he cries, I cry.
And when he needs me, I'll be right there by his side.

Hands across America, hands across this land I love.
Divided we fall, united we stand. Hands across America.

Mothers and fathers, daughters and sons,
We should be living together as one.
And I can't help thinking again and again
The heart of a stranger beats the same as a friend.

We are the river of hope that runs through the valley of fear.
And there's a lady whose smile shines upon us, saying,
"All are welcome here."

So we must learn to love each other.
See those people over there, they're my sister and brother.

And when they laughs, I laugh, and when they cry, I cry.
And when they need me, I'll be right there by their side.

Hands across America, hands across this land I love.
Divided we fall, united we stand. Hands across America.


Words and Music by Larry Gottlieb, Marc Blatte, John Carney
© 1986 Hannah Heartie Music, Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc., Julann Music
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