Born in the rocks on the river bed
From where I come never troubled my head
I climbed mountains in search of pearls
Nothing on my back but the weight of the world
Let my love shine on
Long after I'm gone gone gone
Oh Lord, when my time is come
Let my love shine on
Drain my body into the sea
Drain the sea when you're done with me
'Cause I'm a dreamer and a believer
And I believe we can live in peace
Let my love shine on
Long after I'm gone gone gone
Oh Lord, when my time is come
Let my love shine on
In the streets there's a burning heat
Heaven won't you shine on these
We could make those people free
Take my hand and follow me