“What the World Needs Now Is Love” is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and originally recorded by Jackie DeShannon in 1965. The song became a hit and has been covered by various artists over the years.
About The Song
Dionne Warwick, a frequent collaborator with Burt Bacharach and Hal David, also recorded a version of “What the World Needs Now Is Love.” Her rendition was released in 1966, and her soulful delivery added a distinctive touch to the song.
The lyrics of the song convey a message of hope and emphasize the importance of love in addressing the challenges and conflicts in the world. The enduring and universal theme of the song has contributed to its continued popularity and relevance.
Both versions of the song, by Jackie DeShannon and Dionne Warwick, have become well-loved classics, and the composition remains a timeless anthem promoting the power of love in fostering positive change.
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[Chorus]
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some but for everyone[Verse 1]
Lord, we don’t need another mountain
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross
Enough to last until the end of time[Chorus]
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some but for everyone[Verse 2]
Lord, we don’t need another meadow
There are corn fields and wheat fields enough to grow
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Oh, listen Lord, if You want to know[Chorus]
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some, oh, but just for every, everyone[Outro]
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
What the world needs now is love, sweet love