* The verses after 5th are English versions or original language versions, collected from NEGAI Connection members and their students from the world. If it is a translation , sometimes it may not harmonize with the melody.

1001. Let's reflect on the importance of peace
To foster all the children's smiles in the world
'No More Hirsohima! No more Nagasaki!'
Let's pass the baton of love to the next genaration
(Honda Kumi 8.6 Project Team Hiratsuka City Kanagawa Pref. Aug 2 2007)

1002. If the steady steps in the history in Hiroshima
Could be a lighthouse of the era, shining the future
Children would be covered by all wishes
They would glow and be lively with all energy
(Hiroshima Education Meeting Committee Aug 2 2007)

1003.[NEGAI ' Tooi Dekigot Version']
You can hear someone crying, you can hear someone weeping
Let's lend your hands and look for love
Please don't turn your eys away though it is a far thing
Let's open your eyes and hearts and join together
(Hiroshima Municipal Ujina JHS Lantern floating event commitee Aug 2 2007)

1004. If we had no wars
If we had no terrorism
May God's wish realize on the earth
Let's send our love to the children in the future
(Anonymous Aug 4 2007)

1005. If all the wars were to cease, we would join hands
If we sang happily, we would get peace
If this earth were a tree, we humans would be leaves
And we would sing this happy song with the wind
(Anonymous Aug 4 2007)

1006. If that person left us something
Not from hatred, but from gratitude
We would not suffered from confusion
And would foster a sprout of joy
(Yasushi Miyazaki Takarazuka City Aug. 5 2007)

1007. If all the weapons were thrown
Away from the earth into the space
The world would be full of love and peace
And children's eyes would be bright
(Masayo Tanahashi Tokyo Aug. 5 2007)

1008. If at that time, from here, Nagano
Firendship had been sent
Instead of bullets, to Asia
So let's join hands from now on
(Shimizu Satoru from Iida City Nagano Aug. 9 2007)

1009. NEGAI started by shining as the sun
NEGAI has spread like the rays of brilliant
NEGAI eyes see through Suwako's eyes
Oh God, let those eyes shine like the moon
(Maryam Behnoodi Iran Aug. 10 2007)

1010. If, in this world, green trees were to increase
Instead of chimneys which are giving out smog
Peopel would never suffer from pollution and contamination
And would live a life very calmly and peacefully
(Muroran Municipal Koyo JH Chorus group Aug. 22 2007)

1011. If I could see anyone in my dream
I'd like to see my uncle who hasn't returned from the battlefield
Burned earth and dark sea in a strange land
Listen to our home song over the wind, cloud and waves
(Mikawa Hiroko Egance Chorus Group in Hiroshima Sep. 8 2007)

1012. If we old people closed our mouths
People would be victimized by wars again
We still have sorrow from Hinomaru Kimigayo
Never give up speaking out, even if you are suffering from heavy tax
(Mikawa Hiroko Egance Chorus Group in Hiroshima Sep. 8 2007)

1013. If I could make my life double
I would never want army but disaster aid
I want even a little dream to spread into the sky
And I want make friends with the poeple from my next country
(Mikawa Hiroko Egance Chorus Group in Hiroshima Sep. 8 2007)

1014. If the smiles of all the children were to disappear from the earth
What kind of hope could we have for tomorrow
One life is as heavy as one sun
Let's make our earth in which we could have dignity
(Hamanami Kaoru at the exhibition for peace in Wakayama Sep.9 2007)

1015. If children were to forget singing
Spring would never come again
Flowers, birds and wind, please sing
Reach every corner of the world, our song NEGAI
(Hamanami Kaoru at the exhibition for peace in Wakayama Sep.9 2007)

1016. From the earth, throw away nukes and landmines
And if we grow flowers and trees instead
We would make a world where all the creatures
Would be respected and cared for
(Nagaishi Ren Kunitachi Municipal Yasugi Elementary School Peace Committee 6th grade Sep 10 2007)

1017. If from deep our hearts, Rivers of Peace will flow
Our lives will be full of joy, success and love
Color will not be a hindrance, neither creed nor law
But all will be united in Love, Peace and Unity
(By Gordon Nyabade Kenya Sep 4 2007)

1018. If one can answer me, my heart is full of hurt
Tears will never stop,oh yes tears of quest for Peace
Why and how and what and which and where and who for Peace?
I need your answer today dear friends,
My quest for Peace is great
(By Gordon Nyabade Kenya Sep 4 2007)

1019. Join and reason with me,who brought this bloody war
Everywhere and in everyone is strife
Why fightings,why poverty and insecurity
Come on dear ambassodors of Peace,all across the globe
Lets join our hands in prayers to God and live together in Peace
(By Gordon Nyabade Kenya Sep 4 2007)

1020. How glad I am
To be friends with Kenyan kids!
I wish to meet some day in my future
And I want to talk a lot with them
(Misaki Morioka Kobe Municipal Minato JHS Sep 19 2007)