Everybody's reaching for something Every day, pulling and tugging And always wanting a little more Holding onto hurt like an anchor Treating those we love like strangers Taking names and keeping score We all know what we're really after Somewhere along the road, we got it backwards If you want to get love then give it If you want to feel some forgiveness Then you gotta let go and do some forgiving of your own If you want a friend then be one A little bit of kindness, show some You'll be surprised at how much finds its way back home It don't matter what it is If you want it, give I been downright stubborn At one time or another And found it easier to bend I've had a shoulder to lean on Been the one who got to be strong And peace was waiting at both ends I've felt the power, I've seen what it can do It seemed so simple, so simple that it's true If you want to get love then give it If you want to feel some forgiveness Then you gotta let go and do some forgiving of your own If you want a friend then be one A little bit of kindness, show some You'll be surprised at how much finds its way back home It don't matter what it is If you want it, give If you want a friend then be one A little bit of kindness, show some You'll be surprised at how much finds its way back home It don't matter what it is If you want it, give Oh, show a little kindness, baby If you want it, give