Angry words and bitterness are slow to fade away
What happened to the dreams and hopes that we shared yesterday?
Mystic chords of memory that stir within our soul
Lead us to forgiveness so that we can be made whole

We are not enemies, there is no good in that
There are better angels that surround us all
And we will find a way through all our differences
Hear the better angels, listen to their call

Hatred only breeds more hate and darkness in our heart
May we find compassion in a world so torn apart
A symphony of what could be
Says this is where we start

We are not enemies, there is no good in that
There are better angels that surround us all
And we will find a way through all our differences
Hear the better angels, listen to their call

Let our better angels be our guide
Yes, let our better angels walk beside
Can you catch us all
'Cause we're just about to fall
Rise up!
And find better angels in us all
Yes, rise up!
It's time! Ohhh, it's time!

We are not enemies, there is no good in that
There are better angels, they surround us all
And we will find a way through all our differences
Hear the better angels, listen to their call

And we will find a way