Peace Train
Cat Stevens · On The Road To Find Out [2001]
Thinkin' about the good things to come
And I believe it could be;
Something good has begun.
Oh, I've been smilin' lately,
Dreamin' about the world as one
And I believe it could be;
Some day it's going to come
'Cause out on the edge of darkness,
There rides a peace train.
Oh, peace train take this country.
Come take me home again.
Now, I've been smiling lately,
Thinkin' about the good things to come
And I believe it could be;
Something good has begun.
Oh, peace train soundin' louder.
Glide on the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now peace train.
Yes, peace train holy roller.
Everyone jump on the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now peace train.
Get your bags together.
Go bring your good friends too
Because it's gettin' nearer;
It soon will be with you.
Now, come and join the livin'.
It's not so far from you
And it's gettin' nearer;
Soon it will all be true.
Oh, peace train soundin' louder.
Glide on the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now peace train.
Peace train.
Now, I've been cryin' lately,
Thinkin' about the world as it is.
Why must we go on hating?
Why can't we live in bliss?
'Cause out on the edge of darkness,
There rides a peace train.
Oh, peace train take this country.
Come take me home again.
Oh, peace train soundin' louder.
Glide on the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now peace train.
Yes, peace train holy roller.
Everyone jump on the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, come on, come on.
Yeah, come on, peace train.
Yes, it's the peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now peace train.
Peace train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Peace Train
Cat Stevens' 1967 single "Peace Train" stands as a defining anthem of the British folk-rock revival, blending acoustic guitar with a soaring, melodic vocal style that transcended its genre boundaries. Released on his debut album, the track became an international hit, capturing the optimistic spirit of the mid-1960s counterculture while addressing themes of global harmony and social responsibility. Stevens' ability to weave poetic lyrics with infectious energy helped establish him as a leading figure in the era, influencing countless subsequent artists in folk, rock, and psychedelic music. The song's enduring popularity reflects its universal message of unity and its status as a timeless recording that continues to resonate across generations.