For the children, for the children 
For the children, we must plant the seeds 
And give ‘em hope for the future and a reason
That they can believe

For the children, for the children
For the children we must turn on the lights
So they can shine brighter than ever
Just like the stars that come out at night

And the children sing, la, la, la, la

Love the children love the children
Love the children so that they can grow strong
And give 'em room enough to discover
And help them learn what’s right and what’s wrong

Love the children love the children
Love the children and the hate will be gone

And the children sing, la, la, la, la

It doesn’t matter what color you are
It doesn’t matter what religion you are
As long as you believe, as long as you believe

For the children, for the children,
For the children we must plant the seeds
And give 'em hope for the future
And a reason that they can believe

Hold the children hold the children
Hold the children when they’re scared at night
And sing a song that they can dream to 
And a kiss before you turn out the light

And the children sing, la, la, la, la