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Mary Chapin Carpenter
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Mary Chapin Carpenter
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Composer

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[Verse 1]
We believe in things that we cannot see
Why shouldn't we? Why shouldn't we?
Hands that heal can set a chained man free
Why shouldn't we? Why shouldn't we?
[Verse 2]
And we believe in peace within every heart
Why shouldn't we? Why shouldn't we?
Burning brightly, brightly in the dark
Why shouldn't we? Why shouldn't we?
[Verse 3]
So come on, darling, feel your spirits rise
Come on children, open up your eyes
God is all around, Buddha's at the gate
Allah hears your prayers, it's not too late
[Verse 4]
And we believe in things that will give us hope
Why shouldn't we? Why shouldn't we?
Let your voice be heard, celebrate your vote
Why shouldn't we? Why shouldn't we?
[Verse 5]
So come on darling, feel your spirits rise
Come on children, open up your eyes
God is all around, Buddha's at the gate
Allah hears your prayers, it's not too late
[Verse 6]
We believe in things that make us all the same
Why shouldn't we? Why shouldn't we?
Love belongs to all in deed and name
Why shouldn't we? Why shouldn't we?
[Verse 7]
And we believe in things that can't be done
Why shouldn't we? Why shouldn't we?
Lift up your heart, put down your gun
Why shouldn't we? Why shouldn't we?
[Verse 8]
We believe in things we're told that we can't change
Why shouldn't we?
We had heroes once and we will again
Why shouldn't we?
[Verse 9]
So come on, darling
Come on, children
God is all around, Buddha's at the gate
Allah hears our prayers, it's not too late
[Verse 10]
So come on darling, feel your spirits rise
Come on children, open up your eyes
God is all around, Buddha's at the gate
Allah hears your prayers, it's not too late
[Verse 11]
Why shouldn't we?
Why shouldn't we?
Why shouldn't we?
Why shouldn't we?
Why shouldn't we?
Written by: Mary Chapin Carpenter

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