I'd like to build the world a home
and furnish it with love.
Grow apple trees and honey bees
and snow white turtle dove.
I'd like to teach the world to
I'd like to hold it in my arms
I'd like to see the world
for once all standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills
for peace throughout the land
I'd like to teach the world to sing
I like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony, la -la -la -la
Ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah
-ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah -ah
I apple trees and honey bees
and snow -white turtles, oh
I like to teach the world
to sing in perfect harmony
A song of peace that echoes on
for once all standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace throughout the land
I'd like to teach the world
I'd like to teach the world
I'd like to teach the world
I'd like to teach the world
That sings in perfect tune