verse 1: This is my wish, my wish for the world That peace would find its way To every boy and girl This is the time, the time for harmony Let love be the song That everybody sings Fill the earth with joyful noise Ring the bells and raise your voice Let there be peace on earth Let there be peace on earth Lift your light, let it shine Shine, shine, shine Let there be peace on earth Let there be peace on earth verse 2: I hear the sweetest sound The sound of hope to come Together we can bring Goodwill to everyone Let it start with you Let it start with me Let every nation rise To sing this melody Chorus Oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Oh Oh Oh Chorus