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Bless the Children Lyrics by Odetta

Odetta Sings

1970

[Intro]
Peace will be, peace will be, peace will be
[Verse 1]
Bless the children, keep in mind what they say in their faces
Don't let what you've learned get in the way of the places
That you knew before the days
Lifestyle marked your childlike ways
Your compassion, if you'll give, you'll receive
Peace will be, peace will be, peacе will be
[Verse 2]
Bless the childrеn, let them grow on their own, don't debase them
The seeds of change are already sown, don't erase them
Don't continue teaching lies
Understand that they are children's eyes
When they touch you, time will steadily flow
Peace will be, peace will be, peace will be
[Verse 3]
Bless the children, they'll remind you to feel if you let 'em
Why pretend that you're concern is real then neglect them?
Though their thoughts are seldom heard
Love's known best with fewest words
So let 'em teach you what it means to be free
Peace will be, peace will be, peace will be
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"Bless the Children" appears on "Odetta Sings" in 1970.

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