Hope In A Hopeless World - Widespread Panic

Baby born in New York City\nWrapped in a blanket all tattered and worn\nMama’s doin' the best she can\nIt takes hope in a hopeless world\nHer eldest son, he stayed in school\nListened to his mother, he never drank or used\nBut every job he wants he gets refused\nIt takes hope in a hopeless world\nLooking for hope in a hopeless world\nTrying to find love in these hateful times\nTry to stay strong but my mind is weak\nLooking for hope in a hopeless world\nChurches are full, but the prayers are not heard\nSaturday’s child don’t wanna to go to Sunday school\nWhatever happened to the golden rule\nIt takes hope in a hopeless world\nD’you got a quarter for the homeless man\nSpare some change for the soldiers who fought the war\nPut a little money in those hats and those tins\nGive them hope in a hopeless world\nLooking for hope in a hopeless world\nSearchin' for love in these hateful times\nTry to stay strong but my mind is weak\nEase my mind, ease my mind\nAnd on the corner there stands a young girl\nThe home she left was in the better part of town\nDaddy did things she never talked about\nIt takes hope in a hopeless world\nSomebody out there gotta listen\nSomebody out there got to know what Pops been talkin' about\nRaise your hand, raise your hands if you’re with me\nGive us hope in a hopeless world\nYou’ve got to listen to the voice inside\nPeace and love don’t compromise — realize\nTime is passing by\nCan’t be standing still!