Eric Bibb

Baby born in New York City
Wrapped in a blanket that's tattered an' worn
Mother doin' the best she can
Teachin' hope in a hopeless world

Eldest son, he stayed in school
Listened to his mother, didn't drink or use
Yet, every job he wants he gets refused
It takes hope in a hopeless world

Lookin' for hope in a hopeless world
Searchin' for love in such hateful times
Tryin' to stay strong when my mind gets weak
Looking for hope in a hopeless world

On the corner stands a young girl
The home she left was from a better part of town
Her daddy did things she couldn't talk about
Is there hope in a hopeless world?

Ya got a quarter for the homeless man?
Spare some change for the soldiers
Who fought the war
Put some money in their hats an' in their tins
Give them hope in a hopeless world

Lookin' for hope in a hopeless world
Searchin' for love in such hateful times
Tryin' to stay strong when my mind gets weak
Looking for hope in a hopeless world
Lookin' for hope in a hopeless world...
Tryin' to ease my mind...

We got to listen to the voice inside
That speaks of love - don't compromise
Realise time is passin' by
There are mountains to climb,
We can't be standing still

Churches are full, but the prayers are not heard
Saturday's child don't wanna go to Sunday School
Whatever happened to the Golden Rule
Teach them hope in a hopeless world

Somebody out there's got to listen
Somebody out there's got to know
What I'm talkin' 'bout
Raise your hand, raise your hand if you're with me
There's hope in a hopeless world

Lookin' for hope in a hopeless world
Searchin' for love in such hateful times
Tryin' to stay strong when my mind gets weak
Looking for hope in a hopeless world
Lookin' for hope in a hopeless world...
Gotta find love in a hopeless world...

I went down in the valley one day I heard the angels singing
Heard a voice saw no one I heard the angels singing
What you think them angels said I heard the angels singing
Your sins is forgiven and your soul is free
I heard the angels sing

I went down in the valley one day I heard the angels singing
I seen an old Devil walk down my way I heard the angels singing
What you reckon that old devil say I heard the angels singing
He said that Heaven's doors are closed go home and don't pray
But I heard the angels singing

Just when I thought my soul was lost I heard the angels singing
My dungeon was shook and my chains dropped off I heard the angels singing
You know the people come running saying what's it all about I heard the angels sing
The Holy Ghost hit I could not help but shout I heard the angels sing

In that great getting up morning I heard the angels singing
In that great getting up morning I heard my angels - Hallelujah!

You might think I'm crazy 'bout the way I carry on
About loving you
Well it might be crazy but I sure ain't lazy
About loving you
Not everybody's gonna understand
How deep this river runs
Baby don't you know I've gotta have it
And I'm working on the fronts
Round and round, baby
Like the hands of a clock
Don't you know we're dancing
On a holy rock
You might think I'm crazy 'bout the way I carry on
With my simple song
Not everybody's gonna clap their hands
About the way I feel
But I can see them make us plans
Cause my heart is healed
You might think I'm crazy 'bout the way I carry on
With my simple song
About loving you
Loving you

Mm hmmm
Oh yeah

Life gives you the runaround you say
You wanna know
How much dues must you pay

Well, you can pay off what you want
When there's a will
There's always a way

Keeping your eyes on
That (?)
Stepping up time
Don't ever, ever stop

Keep on when your mind says quit
Dream on 'til you find your living it
I'll be right by your side
Yeah baby keep on
Don't stop 'til you win your prize
Lean on all the love that is in my eyes
You're a diamond to me, yes you are
Shine on

I know what you've been through
I see
But it's time to leave it behind and let it be
Yeah

Hard-earned wisdom is something you can't buy
It's the wings of experience
That make you fly

Don't look back
Don't look back
Don't turn around
You're on the right track

Keep on when your mind says quit
Dream on 'til you find your living it
I'll be right by your side
Yeah baby keep on
Don't stop 'til you win your prize
Lean on all the love that is in my eyes
You're a diamond to me, yes you are
Shine on
Shine on
Keep on when your mind says quit
Dream on 'til you find your living it
I'll be right by your side
Yeah baby
Don't stop 'til you win your prize
Lean on all the love that's in my eyes
You're a diamond to me, yes you are
Shine on
Shine on
Baby you got to shine on
That's what you're born to do
Me and you
You got to shine on
Sparkle baby

Baby you got to
Shine on