* 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.

561. If all over the world, there was peace, love and unity
No more fear of serious attacks here and there
We shall love one another and live as one family
And we shall then join hands and dance happily in peace
(Lilian Atieno Adenyo from Kisumu Kenya August 14 2006)

562. If all races could down weapons, then have all human as friends
Heartbreaking deaths shall reduce , no more orphans and refugees
We shall all enjoy life, and hug all friends lovingly
And we shall be rushing, to catch the first train to Peace
(Lilian Atieno Adenyo from Kisumu Kenya August 14 2006)

563. If all the people can be compassionate with others
In stead of taking care of only themselves
The word " solitude" will disappear
I hope the day will come soon
(Taniguchi Chiaki Kadoma-Municipal Dai7 JHS 2nd grader Osaka Japan August 19 2006)

564. If a war broke out in Japan now
We would lose all our happy lives
And we would lose my family, my friends and my beloved
We would lose everything. I hate such a thing!
(The 37th Himawari (Sunflower) School Class 1 members from Saitama August 25 2006)

565. Peace loving mind inside ourselves
May prevail all over the world
If we gathered such peaceful minds
We would be able to make the happiest planet
(The 37th Himawari (Sunflower) School Class 1 members from Saitama August 25 2006)

566. Even if we differ in our languages and motherlands
We can help each other on the same earth
Even if we have never seen and spoken to each other
We can make a friendship with our compassion
(2006 Hokkaido Utagoe Festival in Iwamizawa Seijuji Kindergarten 2006 August 29)

567. If we can send love and courage
For living, through singing
What a joy to join hands and trust each other!
I'm sure you will begin to sing together with us
(2006 Hokkaido Utagoe Festival in Iwamizawa Kobushi 2006 August 29)

568. If I can sing for the youth in trouble
I want to convey my peace loving heart
However hard it may be
70% is joy and 30% is action
(2006 Hokkaido Utagoe Festival in Iwamizawa pensioner's union 2006 August 29)

569. I think there's noone who loves wars but
Why does a war break out?
I don't want the world people to hurt each other
We are to make such a non-violent future
(M M Kobe Municipal Minato JHS 1st grader August 30, 2006)

570. Our Wish is peace, everyone is seeking for
I'm sure the wish is in the hearts of all in the world
Let us wake up the light in everyone's fan
Let us create a new future!
(M M Kobe Municipal Minato JHS 1st grader August 30, 2006)

571. A history consists of the past and the future
There are big wars in all histories
We need to join hands to eliminate wars
Let's make a new history by our power
(M M Kobe Municipal Minato JHS 1st grader August 30, 2006)

572. What you are doing are all OK
Laughing, eating, crying, playing and discussing
You have to be confident of what you are doing
You can live with pride and go forward
(Sugii Kotomi Kobe Municipal Minato JHS 2nd grader August 30, 2006)

573. Stand on your own feet, not only relying on your friends
Pick up something from your own history
Youl will learn something for your future
You can go forward learning this way
(Sugii Kotomi Kobe Municipal Minato JHS 2nd grader August 30, 2006)

574. Aren't you always wet like rain?
If you are always wet, you can't convey your heart to others
Glow like the sun and shine over all
You can be hot and warm like the sun
(Sugii Kotomi Kobe Municipal Minato JHS 2nd grader August 30, 2006)

575. Let's send a flower to the dead in the paradise
Because of wars and atomic bombs
We shall continue to shine beautifully like flowers
Praying for the repose of their soul
(Sugii Kotomi Kobe Municipal Minato JHS 2nd grader August 30, 2006)

576. Now there are lots of people suffering from AIDS and other diseases
We have to be grateful for our health and freedom
Strarving and dying children in the world
We have to be grateful for our environment
(Sugii Kotomi Kobe Municipal Minato JHS 2nd grader August 30, 2006)

PEACE SWEET PEACE

577. You are welcome Suwako Nagata
You are welcome Mr.Yokoyama
You are welcome japanese peace ambassodors
Peace be with you-
(FELIX ONDORO Class 1-Ochok Kadongo School Sep. 9 2006)

578. I wish there was peace
All over the world
No more war no more crying
Smiles all over
Even in Hiroshima and Nagasaki
(JARED ONDORO-Class 2 Ochok Kadongo School Sep. 9 2006)

INSTEAD OF WAR

579. Instead of war give me peace
Instead of war educate me
Negai for love,Negai for peace
I like you Mr Yokoyama,
I like you Suwako Nagata
I like you Mr.Gordon
God bless you for peace
(BILTON LIGOLO-Class 5 Ochok Kadongo School 2006 Sep. 9)

580. If this world could keep peace
All the children would grow without any fear
They would not be disturbed by any fightings
They would continue to learn as much as possible
(Itoh Sayo OhitaNishi JHS the 2nd grader Sep.11 2006)