Life is so far from perfect
Sometimes the plans we make
Don't turn out how we pictured them

Best intentions fade
And we all need somebody
To help us see it through

If I could change the way things were and the way things are
Here's what I'd do


I'd wish the world a better place
Wish a smile upon ever lonely face
Wish I could be everything to you

But wishin' won't make it true
Oh no


We all have our own fantasies
Of things we wanna see
Sometimes it takes blood, sweat, and tears to make reality

I'd wish the world a better place
Wish a smile upon the lonely face
Help the helpless carry on

And ease your mind 'till the pain is gone
Find a light in the darkest hour
Take your dreams and give them power

I wish I could be everything to you
But wishin' won't make it true


One day we'll wake up and be where we want to be
And all the hard times will be memories


We'll never have the harvest
If we don't plant the seed
I wanna help you have it all

Please tell me what you need

I'd wish the world a better place

Wish a smile upon the lonely face
Help the helpless carry on
And ease your mind 'till the pain is gone

Find a light in the darkest hour
Take your dreams and give them power
I wish I could be everything to you

But wishin' won't make it true