Jim Halverson

Lyrics

Too Much At Stake
Jim Halverson

Verse1
Let’s lay our anger down the same as weapons in a war.
Surrender to the peace and love for our neighbors right next door
Let’s fly the Stars and Stripes with pride come purple, red, or blue
Let’s show the USA can lead by being just and true

Verse 2
I know you have opinions that may differ from my own
You might be to the right or left of the values that I've known
I respect the values that you have and the right to have your say.
I expect that you would offer me respect to think my way
We don't have to hate each other to disagree today

Chorus
There's too much at Stake
There's too much to lose
We need to come together
With some simple common views
There's too much at Stake
To take your eye off the prize
We need to come together
With a Little sacrifice

Verse 3
You know we have a melting pot. It's been a challenge through the years
Our Children need us now to show how to help avoid their tears
We have to stand up as adults and show our kids the way
That we can live together side by side in the USA

Verse 4
I know the rural and small-town folks may have a different view
Than our neighbors in the city, who have a right to their thoughts too
The independent country folks are the backbone of our land
The city folks are in a rush, but will always lend a hand
This is how are founding fathers had the country planned

Chorus
There's too much at Stake
There's too much to lose
We need to come together
With some simple common views
There's too much at Stake
To take your eye off the prize
We need to come together
With a Little sacrifice

Lead Break

Chorus/Outro
There's too much at Stake
There's too much to lose
We need to come together
With some simple common views
There's too much at Stake
To take your eye off the prize
We need to come together
To see the next sunrise
Because the next world war is looming
Right before our eyes
But we don't have to end it all
If we learn to compromise