How Many Heartaches

I know you can see
All these people suffering
And I know you can hear
All these voices filled with fear

And I'm sure that you know
How to feed our desperate souls
Yes, I'm sure that you could
Turn the evil into good

And I know, yes, I know
That you could give us peace and salvation
And I know, yes, I know
That you could bring about a change

How many heartaches?
How many teardrops?
How many cries and fallen heroes?
How many tortures?
How many must we stand?
Where is your helping hand?

I know you can see
All the wars and tragedies
Yes, I know you can smell
The blood that's running down to hell

Tell me now, tell me now
How can you miss our prayer for mercy?
Tell me now, tell me now
Tell me straight

How many heartaches?
How many teardrops?
How many cries and fallen heroes?
How many tortures?
How many does it take?
Come on and tell me

How many heartaches?
How many teardrops?
How many cries and fallen heroes?
How many tortures?
How many must we stand?
We need your helping hand

So, if you're really there
Then let us feel your grace
Don't let your children
Don't let your children cry

And if you really care
Don't turn away your face, no
Don't let your children
Don't let your children die

How many heartaches?
How many teardrops?
How many cries and fallen heroes?
How many tortures?
How many does it take?
Come on and tell me

How many heartaches?
How many teardrops?
How many cries and fallen heroes?
How many tortures?
How many must we stand?
You've got to tell me

How many heartaches?
How many teardrops?
How many cries and fallen heroes?
How many tortures?
How many does it take?
Come on and tell me

How many heartaches?