When the Children Cry by White Lion addresses the fears and hopes for childrens future in a world filled with issues, highlighting the importance of guiding and protecting the next generation. It was inspired by concerns over global issues and the quest for peace and unity.
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This is the best version that I've found. Here are all the lyrics and the chords are in exactly where they should be when sung. [Verse]
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little child, dry your cryin eyes
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how can I explain the fear you feel inside
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because you were born into this evil world
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where man is killing man and no one knows just why
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what have we become just look what we have done
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all that we’ve destroyed you must build again [Chorus]
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when the children cry, let em know we tried
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because when the children sing then the new world begins [Verse 2]
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little child you must show the way
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To a better day for all the young
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because you were born for all the world to see
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that we all can live with love and peace
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no more presidents and all the wars will end
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one united world under god [Chorus]
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when the children cry, let em know we tried
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because when the children sing then the new world begins [Solo]
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[Bridge]
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what have we become just look what we have done
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all that we’ve destroyed you must build again
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no more presidents and all the wars will end
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one united world under god [Chorus]
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when the children cry, let em know we tried
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when the children fight, let em know it ain’t right
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when the children pray, let em know the way
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because when the children sing, then the new world begins