Calling On America

I ride these highways and byways 'round this world

And I’ve seen great beauty with open eyes of boys and girls

Yes I’ve seen my share of ugly hating but I still say

I’ve seen more a sense of hope

Love and decency

Calling America

'Cause you got to know

Calling America

With your gospel soul

Calling America

Let the bad things go

Keep your word on equality

You sweet land of liberty

Don’t let 'em tear you down

I’ve seen picnics of people of all colors

All getting along

Tire swings and apple pie

Whiffle ball on the lawn

But on my TV

I can’t unsee my sisters and my brothers

Acting like enemies

Hatin’ on each other

Time to call Mother, Mother

Calling America

'Cause we need to grow

Calling on America

With your gospel and country soul

Calling on America

Get your rock and roll

There was a dream that was

We believe it can still come true

Don’t let 'em tear you down

We can all agree with Mister Marvin Gaye

That there is a great need

To bring some lovin’ here today

I see the light in you

Through your flawed red white and blue

Don’t let 'em tear you down

Calling on America

With your gospel soul

Calling on America

With your country and rock n roll

Calling on America

Let the bad things go

I see the light in you

I believe it can still shine through

Don’t let 'em tear you down