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Intro

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Where are the children we lost not long ago

Feel for the Mothers who weep for them

I pray for the Fathers who are standing by their side

 In their world of pain and suffering

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Have you ever seen the look in a hungry child's eyes

They can't eat money or promises

Give them your smile and try holding out your hand

 Let them know you're there, let them know you're there

Chorus

 Why is it always the ones that we love

 Are the ones that will never come home

 Why must all of the bridges we cross take their toll

Always remember the voice in your head

 Speaks to you when you're alone

 And it comforts you

 From the top of your heart to the bottom of your soul

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You can swim in a river of tears they cry

For they sleep on the winds of uncertainty

Show us a sign and make us believe again

There's no other way, oh, there's no other way

Chorus

Why is it always the ones that we love

Are the ones that will never come home

Why must all of the bridges we cross take their toll

Always remember the voice in your head

Speaks to you when you're alone

And it comforts you

From the top of your heart to the bottom of your soul

Break

Chorus