With the eyes of a child (video)

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1. Draw back the curtain, let the sun stream in,

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so tell me your story, when you’re ready, begin.

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Speak of the peaceful, the gracious, the wise,

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let the world hear our laughter, before it dies.

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2. With all beginning there must be an end,

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what is the truth of that, my friend.

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The sound of the joyous, the gentle, the mild,

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please look out on life, with the eyes of a child.

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From the eyes of a child, keep out darkness and let in light !

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Let the eyes of a chi.............ld see the little things

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that will give him peace and fill his life !

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3. Short is the memory but long is the hate,

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for peace on the earth, how long must we wait.

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Think of the colours, the seasons, the sun,

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put an end to the sorrow that we have begun.

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4. Draw back the curtain, the stage is all set,

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and start on a story we’ll never forget.

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Tell all the hopeful, the loving, the mild,

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then look out on life with the eyes of a child.

(orig. = capo 4th) (Cliff Richard)