The Children of Iraq Have Names
by David Krieger*, November 1, 2002

Chorus:  The children of Iraq have names
The children of Iraq have names
They must not be collateral damage
The children of Iraq have names

repeat Chorus

The children of Iraq have beautiful faces
They are not the faceless ones
The children of Iraq have hearts that pound
When they run and dance and play

The children of Iraq have many dreams
They are not the dreamless ones
The children of Iraq have twinkling eyes
They are quick and lively with their laughter

repeat Chorus

The children of Iraq have hopes and fears
They want to grow and live and love
The children of Iraq have smiles and tears
Just like you and me

[SPOKEN:  (Please repeat each name aloud)]
The children of Iraq have names
Call them Omar
Call them Mohamed
Call them Fahad
Call them Marwa
Call them Tibya
Call them by their names
but never call them statistics of war.

repeat Chorus.