Performed by Jackie DeShannon)

What the world needs now,
Is love, sweet love,
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now,
Is love, sweet love,
No, not just for some but for everyone

Lord, we don't need another mountain,
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb,
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross,
Enough to last 'til the end of time

What the world needs now,
Is love, sweet love,
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now,
Is love, sweet love,
No, not just for some but for everyone

Lord, we don't need another meadow,
There are cornfields and wheatfields enough to grow,
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine,
Oh listen Lord, if you want to knowoh

What the world needs now,
Is love, sweet love,
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now,
Is love, sweet love,
No, not just for some oh but just for every, every, everyone

What the world needs now,
Is love, sweet love
What the world needs now,
Is love, sweet love
What the world needs now,
Is love, sweet love