Every night before I go to sleep I thank the lord down on my knees For the bare necessities Food, water, shelter, love We're so busy judging right from wrong Rich and poor, weak and strong When all we need our whole life long Is food, water, shelter, love We can soldier on through each day If we have a home to keep our family safe And if your heart can be warmed by somebody's love That's enough People go hungry struggle to survive While we fly New York to London in the blink of an eye Why must it be so hard to provide Food, water, shelter, love We can soldier on thru each day If we have a home to keep our family safe And if your heart can be warmed by somebody's love That's enough Every night before I go to sleep I thank the lord down on my knees For the bare necessities Food, water, shelter, love Food, water, shelter, love