Leonard Bernstein
My House
Will you build me a house?
A house that really would be mine
So let me give you my design
A simple scheme of
The house I dream of
Build my house of wood
Build my house of stone
Build my house of brick and mortar
Make the ceiling strong
Strong against the storm
Shelter when the days grow shorter
But build my house of love
And paint my house with trusting
And warm it with the warmth of your heart
Make the floor of faith
Make the walls of truth
Put a roof of peace above
Only build my house of love