Hey now, young mothers How shall we raise our sons? To live their lives in peace And not take up the gun Hey now, young mothers What shall we teach them of? To look for beauty in the world And use the power of love I believe, I believe That love will see us through I believe, ooh, I still believe That love will see us through Hey now, young mothers Tell them what they must know That truth should be their guiding light Wherever they may go Hey now, young mothers Pray that they live in grace And share the joy of living With all the human race I believe, I believe That love will see us through I believe, ooh, I still believe That love will see us through Hey now, young mothers Cherish all your sons For who shall put the wars to rest If they are not the ones