1. WORDS AND MUSIC BY BILL BACKET, BILLY DAVIS, ROGER COOK, AND ROGER GREENAWAY I’D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING

2. (Part 1) I’d like to build the world a home And furnish it with love, 2

3. (Part 1) Grow apple trees and honey bees And snow white turtle doves. 3

4. (Part 2) I’d like to teach the world to sing In perfect harmony, 4

5. (Part 2) I’d like to hold it in my arms and keep it company 5

6. (Unison) I’d like to see the world for once All standing hand in hand 6

7. And hear them echo Through the hills For peace throughout the land 7

8. (Unison) That’s the song I hear; Let the world sing today, 8

9. A song of peace that Echoes on And never goes away. 9

10. (Part 1) That’s the song I hear, (Part 2) That’s the song I hear, (Part 1) Let the world sing today, (Part 2) Let the world sing today, 10

11. (Unison) A song of peace that echoes on and never goes away. Put your hand in my hand, Let’s begin today. 11