Peace on earth, good will toward men br Now, isn't that a mouthful br Peace on earth, good will toward men? br Unfortunately that's doubtful br br Good will towards men? br With hatred so widespread br Good will towards men br Is much too casually said br br Peace on earth, ideally human br An ideal worth the effort for br Peace on earth for our children's children br So they won't be fraught with future wars br br To reach that goal we all must strive br When all seems lost, just strive again br To keep our future hopes alive br For peace on earth, good will toward menbr br Stanley Cooperbr br