Carpenters – Bless the Beasts and the Children (Original Soundtrack version)

This is the original soundtrack recording of Bless the Beasts and Children (1971). Karen was 21 years old. The song was nominated for an Academy Award but lost to Isaac Hayes’ “Theme from ‘Shaft’ .”
Bless The Beasts And The Children Lyrics
from 40/40
“Bless The Beasts And The Children” is track #22 on the album 40/40. It was written by Warren, Harry / Dubin, Al.
Bless the beasts and the children
For in this world they have no voice
They have no choice
Bless the beasts and the children
For the world can never be
The world they see
Light their way
When the darkness surrounds them
Give them love
Let it shine all around them
Bless the beasts and the children
Give them shelter from the storm
Keep them safe
Keep them warm
Light their way
When the darkness surrounds them
Give them love
Let it shine all around them
Bless the beasts and the children
Give them shelter from the storm
Keep them safe
Keep them warm
The children
The children
The children