I wake up in the morning
Go out to face the day
I say, "brother, how you doin'? "
In my plain and simple way

But if I don't get an answer
I just turn my head and smile
'Cause I believe in people
Lord, that makes it all worthwhile
I believe, I believe, I believe in people
I believe, I believe, I believe in people

As I walk down the street, lord
With my hair down in my eyes
You know, folks, they always
Stare at me, but it's only my disguise
Underneath these clothes I wear, my soul is so revived
'Cause I believe in people and I'm so glad to be alive
I believe in people and I'm so glad to be alive