Gimme Shelter

oh, see the storm is threatening
my very life today
if i don't get some shelter
yeah, i'm gonna fade away

war, children
it's just a kiss away
it's just a kiss away
yeah

oh, see the fire is sweeping
down through the streets today
burning like a bright red carpet
another fool who lost the way

rape.
murder.
it's just a kiss away
it's just a kiss away
yeah
love, children
it's just a shot away
it's just a shot away
love, sisters
it's just a shot away
shot away shot away
war, children
it's just a kiss away
it's just a kiss away

Gimme Shelter, wikipedia entry.
The original Rolling Stones' version and videoclip on Youtube.
The splendid cover by The Sisters of Mercy, on their B-Side of THe Temple of Love.
In 2007 Angelique Kidjo featured Joss Stone on her second single from her album Djin Djin.
Patti Smith plays Gimme Shelter on her 2007 tour.