Calling out to everyone across the nation 
Said the world is in a desperate situation 
Stealing, burning, fighting, killing 
Nothing but corruption 
It looks like mankind in on the eve of destruction 
Oh yes it is now people let me tell you now 
We've got to learn to live with each other 
No matter what the race, creed or color 
I just got to tell you what the world needs now 
Is love and understanding get aboard the friendship 
train 
Everybody shake a hand make a friend now 
Listen to us now, we're doing our thing 
On the friendship train 
We've got to start today to make tomorrow 
A brighter day for our children 
Oh calm down people now we can do it 
I can prove it but only if our hearts are willing 
Now get aboard the friendship train 
Everybody, shake a hand, shake a hand 
Yes I'm talking about the friendship train 
It don't matter what you look like 
People or who you are 
If your heart is in the right place 
In the right place 
Talking about the right palce 
You're welcome aboard now 
This train stands for justice, 
This train stands for freedom 
This train stands for harmony and peace 
This train stands for love 
Come on get on the friendship train 
People listen to me now 
Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers 
Oh yes it is I say 
Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers 
People can't wait cause another day might be too late 
Come on get on the friendship train