What do I have to do
I've been down and out doin' without the love that got me through
What do I have to say

I just want you to know that I know

It takes a village to raise a child

It takes an army to march a mile
It takes true love to stand the test of time
And it takes you babe to make me smile


What do I have to do
I've been thinkin' about dreamin' about the things we used to do

And what do I have to say
I just wanted to know that you know


It takes a village to raise a child
It takes an army to march a mile
It takes true love to stand the test of time

And it takes you babe to make me smile

I would walk across the ocean if I could

If it would bring you back to me
I would steal feather from an angel's wing
Don't you know it's true that I'd do it all to prove my love to you


It takes a village to raise a child
It takes an army to march a mile

It takes true love to stand the test of time
And it takes you babe to make me smile