They tell you her pulse is weak But you know they are wrong It’s time to rise to your feet Stand up and be strong ‘Cause people are dying And war is raging ‘round (But we know) The heartbeat of the world is strong It’s beating loudly through her children and her songs Find the place where you belong To strengthen the heartbeat of the world That inner voice is calling you To make this world a better place Have courage and answer the call And help the whole human race Hunger, disease, pollution Will you be the world’s solution The heartbeat of the world is strong Let’s stop the hatred and doing wrong We need peace to get along And share the message of the heartbeat of the world The heartbeat of the world is strong It’s beating loudly through her children and her songs Find the place where you belong To strengthen the heartbeat of the world