words and music by Debbie Friedman, debbiefriedman.com
Adapted from Zachariah IV:6
Often associated with Chanukah, this song promotes peace and a optimistic vision of the future.
Lyrics:
Not by might, & not by power,
But by spirit alone (“ruach!”)
Shall we all live in peace. (2X)
The children sing,
the children dream,
And their tears will fall,
But we’ll hear them call,
And another song will rise (3X)
(ending) Not by might, not by power, shalom!