World full of trouble and woe Trouble everywhere you go People looking for just a glimmer of hope Love is dying in the heart of man How much more can we stand In this world full of trouble and woe World full of sorrow and care More than anyone can bear All engulfed in terror Out to get us running scared People trying to hide and pretend All they need is a friend In this world full of trouble and woe World trouble and woe People running to and fro Searching for answers That nobody seems to know So many chained to mendacity When the truth can set them free In this world full of trouble and woe