PEKING May 18/83 Karl Rigelhof

The sun is rising in the east
The sky turns red with the new dawn
Blood is flowing in the streets
Under the shadow of the rising sun

The sun shines down upon the fields
Underneath the rice patties grow
The people work hard to make their yield
It is the only life they know

The sun is burning in the desert
How do they survive among this heat
There is life under the dry earth
The land an enemy they must defeat

The sun beats down upon the cities
Hoards of people swarming everywhere
They have no time to feel their pity
For it is us who had best beware

CHORUS:
Peking, oh China don't you hear the call
Peking, it's time to stop hiding behind the Wall
Peking, ancient empire of majesty
Peking, you rule the fate of humanity

The sun is sailing over the sea
To help fill the awaiting nets
There are many hungry mouths to feed
Many more will remain hungry yet

The sun gleams brightly off the palace walls
From inside they hand out their solutions
A few will decide the good of all
Their left hands to crush the revolution

The sun is soaring high among the mountain peaks
Towering in splendor and might
The backbone of a nation both strong and meek
That one day soon shall see the light

The sun beams down upon your Great Wall
It has protected you for these/a thousand years
If you do not walk the path you will fall
You must turn around and face your fears

CHORUS:
Peking, oh China won't you heed the call
Peking, it's time for you to stand up tall
Peking, ancient empire of majesty
Peking, you rule the fate of humanity

The sun is setting in the west
You can hear the hearts of (a) billion(s) (of) (people) sing
The night brings peace but their souls never rest
Who knows what tomorrow shall bring