Written in 1955 by songwriting couple Jill Jackson and Sy Miller, the anthem’s core message is that true global change must start within each individual. Jackson penned the lyrics to heal from severe personal depression. The song quickly spread worldwide after 180 youth from different backgrounds first locked arms and sang it together.
If your choir is planning to perform this piece, I strongly encourage you to support the composer and/or arranger by purchasing the appropriate number of copies of the music sheet for your group through their official or authorized commercial distributor.