“Peace Train” is a song by Cat Stevens (now known as Yusuf Islam) from his 1971 album “Teaser and the Firecat.” It is one of his most famous songs, known for its hopeful and uplifting message. It’s considered one of his signature songs and a classic of the folk/folk rock genre. The lyrics convey a message of peace, unity and positivity, encouraging listeners to get on board the “peace train” and work towards a better world. Here are the lyrics to “Peace Train”:
Lyrics
Now I’ve been happy latelyThinking about the good things to comeAnd I believe it could beSomething good has begunOh, I’ve been smiling latelyDreaming about the world as oneAnd I believe it could beSomeday it’s going to come
‘Cause out on the edge of darknessThere rides the peace trainOh, peace train take this countryCome take me home again
Now I’ve been smiling latelyThinkin’ about the good things to comeAnd I believe it could beSomething good has begun
Oh, peace train sounding louderGlide on the peace trainOoh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ahCome on now, peace trainYes, peace train holy rollerEveryone jump upon the peace trainOoh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ahCome on now, peace train
Get your bags togetherGo bring your good friends tooBecause it’s getting nearerIt soon will be with youNow come and join the livingIt’s not so far from youAnd it’s getting nearerSoon it will all be true
Oh, peace train sounding louderGlide on the peace trainOoh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ahCome on now peace trainPeace train
Now I’ve been crying latelyThinkin’ about the world as it isWhy must we go on hating?Why can’t we live in bliss?
‘Cause out on the edge of darknessThere rides a peace trainOh, peace train take this countryCome take me home again
Oh, peace train sounding louderGlide on the peace trainOoh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ahCome on now, peace trainYes, peace train holy rollerEveryone jump upon the peace trainOoh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ahCome on, come on, come onYes, come on, peace trainYes, it’s the peace train
Ooh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ahCome on now, peace trainOh, peace trainOoh-ah, ee-ah, ooh-ah