Said it's sad, said it was a shame

Bet you thought I caught a boat to Bombay

On the line just to let you know

I will be around



Underneath the bridge to nowhere

Like I'm living out a game of solitaire

Going up to a better day

I will be around



Hey world, it's me

I still have the heart, still have the dream



Come on, people

We've got to come together

It's you and me

Hope will make us stronger

Freedom it rings

Do you hear it calling?

Reach out and touch

And love will take us higher



Somebody threw a brick in my vision

Tried to sabotage my mission

Either way, I believe

I will be around

I wanna know, people, are you with me?

Open up your heart, and just believe

Take a step, let me hear you say

I will be around



Hey world, it's me

I still have the heart, still have the dream



Come on, people

We've got to come together

It's you and me

Hope will make us stronger

Freedom it rings

Do you hear it calling?

Reach out and touch

And love will take us higher



For He knows the plans He has for you

A plan to prosper and not harm you

To give you a future and a hope



Come on, people

We've got to come together

It's you and me

Hope will make us stronger

Freedom it rings

Do you hear it calling?

Reach out and touch

And love will take us higher