Better Place

Going through a little ‘protest song’ writing phase – here’s a fun one inspired by Frank Turner

I just want to write a song to make the world a better place
Something you can sing along to with a smile upon your face
When the world is going wrong and everything is a disgrace
I just want to sing a song to make the world a better place
Do do do do do do do (x4)

I don’t really wanna write another angry song for you
Climate change and genocide and hate can leave you feeling blue
Everything is all the time I find it overwhelming too
So I don’t really wanna sing another angry song for you
Do do do…

All I want to do is try and write a song and have some fun
I can’t change the world and nor can you but if we work as one
Spreading kindness and compassion we will see what can be done
All I want to do is try and sing a song and have some fun
Do do do…

I just want to write a song to make the world a better place
Something you can sing along to with a smile upon your face
Maybe sneak a little bit of protest in it just in case
Together we can sing a song then make the world a better place
Do do do…

(c) Rich Clarkson 2025

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