Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, brother Far too many of you dying You know we've got to find a way To bring some love in here today Father, father We don't need to escalate War is not the answer Only love can conquer hate You know we've got to find a way To bring some love in here today Picket lines and picket signs Don't punish me with brutality Talk to me, so you can see What's going on What's going on What's going on What's going on Father, father Everybody thinks we're wrong But who are they to judge us Simply 'cause our hair is long You know we've got to find a way To bring some understanding here today Picket lines and picket signs Don't punish me with brutality Talk to me, so you can see What's going on What's going on What's going on What's going on