I'd like to build the world a home and furnish it with love For apple trees and honey bees and snow white turtle dove I'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony I'd like to hold it in my arms and keep it company I'd like to see the world for once all standing hand in hand And hear them echo through the hills for peace throughout the land It's a real thing what the world wants today As the way it will stay with the real thing I'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony A song of peace that echoes on and never goes away Put your hand in my hand let's begin today With your hand in my hand let me find the way I'd like to see the world for once all standing hand in hand And hear them echo through the hills for peace throughout the land