Gotta stop watching the news, babe, you know it gives me the bluesGotta stop watching the news, cause you know it gives me the bluesWhen I look at the screen I wonder, hmm, what's the use?The time's a-gettin' tougher and the world's in a messThe time's a-gettin' tougher and the world's in a messSeems like everybody's fightin', tryin' to be tougher than the restThe time's a-gettin', tryin' to be tougher than the restA little peace in the worldIf they're asking too muchA little peace in the worldIf they're asking too muchThis brother killing brotherSeems like everybody bears drugsAnd I ask the Lord aboveWon't you please give me peace of mindI ask the Lord aboveWon't you please give me peace of mindYou know I lost all overBut no peace could I find