How long must I cry About the way the world is today How long must I cry People about the way the world is today I feel so helpless sometimes All I can do is hope and pray Babies killin' babies Brothers killin' brothers too I feel so sad sometimes Ain't a thing that I can do How long must I cry About the way the world is today I feel so helpless sometimes All I can do is hope and pray People livin' on the street With no place left to go How in the world can we let this happen I swear I just don't know How long must I cry People about the way the world is today I feel so helpless sometimes And all I can do is hope and pray I saw a rich man drivin' A long black limousine He had his very own hot tub TV with a big wide screen He wore a big fine diamond ring Thousand dollar shoes on his feet But somewhere there's a baby cryin' Cause he ain't had a thing to eat How long must I cry People about the way the world is today I feel so helpless sometimes All I can do is hope and pray