That's the way it's meant to be

Every single heart needs a home Everybody needs a touch of human kindness It's no wonder we feel alone 'Cause all in all we need each other Everybody has a day When it seems that everything is going nowhere Looking for a touch from above to find God's love And in it all you know we need each other Let's understand that we're in it together [Chorus 1:] Take a ride through the streets of gold On a train that's going to set us free Hand in hand we will share the load We're strong together as a family tree Just reach out and you know I'll be there In your time of need That's the way it's meant to be If somebody lets you down Don't you want to turn away and run for cover Don't let it steal your joy don't let it destroy 'Cause in it all you know we need each other It's by design that we're all in it together [Chorus 2:] Take a ride through the streets of gold On a train that's gonna set us free Hand in hand we will share the load We're strong together as a family tree Just reach out and you know I'll be there You can count on me That's the way it's meant to be We're brothers and sisters We're in it together 'Cause that's the way He meant it to be [Chorus 1]