[Verse 1]
To the boy who grew up with no father
To the man who lost his first son
To the soldiers defending our honor
Carry on, carry on, carry on

To the driver they found on the pavement
His brother still covered in blood
To the doctor who's trying to save them
Carry on, carry on, carry on
Carry on, carry on, carry on

[Chorus]
And I believe in forgiveness
I believe in peace
And I think love is a privilege
That everyone needs
I don't think it's so outrageous
I believe that love will save us

[Verse 2]
To the bride who called off her wedding
To the groom who was glad it was done
To the gambler who raises his betting
Carry on, carry on, carry on

To the teacher who doesn't retire
To the schoolboy who bought his first gun
To the neighbor whose house is on fire
Carry on, carry on, carry on
Carry on, carry on, carry on

[Chorus]
And I believe in forgiveness
I believe in peace
And I think love is a privilege
That everyone needs
I don't think it's so outrageous
I believe that love will save us

[Verse 3]
So on an infamous day in September
When a plane took the place of the sun
And it changed this whole city forever
We carry on, carry on, carry on

When you wake to a beautiful morning
And then pray that the danger is gone
When tragedy strikes without warning
Carry on, carry on, carry on
Carry on, carry on, carry on

[Chorus]
And I believe in forgiveness
I believe in peace
And I think love is a privilege
That everyone needs
I don't think it's so outrageous
I believe that love will save us

[Verse 4]
To the boy who grew up with no father
To the man who lost his first son
To the soldiers defending our honor
Carry on, carry on, carry on