Written by Paul Cassady and Joe Hunt, copyright 1986. Recorded by the Minneapolis band Huntsville in 1999 (not released). Huntsville was: Paul Cassady, vocals & bass guitar, John "Bongo" Haga, drums & vocals, Palmer Harbison, keyboards, Joe Hunt, guitar & vocals, Steven D. Lehto, guitar & vocals.
lyrics
Dawn breaks overhead
What I see from my bed I can’t believe
White doves everywhere
Songs of love in the air for you and me
CHORUS
If I was a carpenter
I’d build for peace
If I was a skypilot
I’d fly for peace
Neighbors come to greet
flowers bloom in the street it’s wonderful
CHORUS 2
If I drove a taxicab
I’d drive for peace
If I was a judge of men
I’d rule for peace
If I could give anything
I’d give you peace
BRIDGE
How long did it last?
It happened so fast
When I woke from my dream
I could not stop crying
CHORUS 3
If I was a holy man
I’d pray for peace
If I was a raging man
I’d ask for peace
If I was a dying man
I’d die for peace
If I was an angel boy
I’d live in peace
I’d live in peace
I’d live in peace
I’d live in peace
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