Give

Everybody's reaching for something

Every day, pulling and tugging

And always wanting a little more

Holding onto hurt like an anchor

Treating those we love like strangers

Taking names and keeping score

We all know what we're really after

Somewhere along the road, we got it backwards

If you want to get love then give it

If you want to feel some forgiveness

Then you gotta let go and do some forgiving of your own

If you want a friend then be one

A little bit of kindness, show some

You'll be surprised at how much finds its way back home

It don't matter what it is

If you want it, give

I been downright stubborn

At one time or another

And found it easier to bend

I've had a shoulder to lean on

Been the one who got to be strong

And peace was waiting at both ends

I've felt the power, I've seen what it can do

It seemed so simple, so simple that it's true

If you want to get love then give it

If you want to feel some forgiveness

Then you gotta let go and do some forgiving of your own

If you want a friend then be one

A little bit of kindness, show some

You'll be surprised at how much finds its way back home

It don't matter what it is

If you want it, give

If you want a friend then be one

A little bit of kindness, show some

You'll be surprised at how much finds its way back home

It don't matter what it is

If you want it, give

Oh, show a little kindness, baby

If you want it, give