Well, I just heard the news todayIt seems my life is gonna changeI close my eyes, begin to prayThen tears of joy stream down my faceWith arms wide open, under the sunlightWelcome to this place, I'll show you everythingWith arms wide open, under the sunlightWith arms wide openWith arms wide openWell, I don't know if I'm readyTo be the man I have to beI'll take a breathI'll take her by my sideI'll take her by my sideWe're standing onWe're standing onWe've created landWe've created landWith arms wide openUnder the sunlightWelcome to this placeWelcome to this placeI'll show you everythingWith arms wide openNow everything has changedNow everything has changedI'll show you it allI'll show you everythingWith arms wide openWide openIf I had just one wordI'd wishOnly one demandI hope he's not like meI hope he understandsThat he can take this lifeAnd hold it by the handAnd he can drink the worldWith arms wide openWith arms wide openUnder the sunlightUnder the sunlightWelcome to this placeI'll show you everythingWith arms wide openNow everything has changedI'll show you it allI'll show you everythingWith arms wide openWith arms wide openWith arms wide open