Hope In A Hopeless World Lyrics - Widespread Panic

Baby born in New York City 

Wrapped in a blanket all tattered and worn 

Mama's doin' the best she can 

It takes hope in a hopeless world 

Her eldest son, he stayed in school 

Listened to his mother, he never drank or used 

But every job he wants he gets refused 

It takes hope in a hopeless world 

Looking for hope in a hopeless world 

Trying to find love in these hateful times 

Try to stay strong but my mind is weak 

Looking for hope in a hopeless world 

Churches are full, but the prayers are not heard 

Saturday's child don't want to to go to Sunday school 

Whatever happened to the golden rule 

It takes hope in a hopeless world 

D'you got a quarter for the homeless man 

Spare some change for the soldiers who fought the war 

Put a little money in those hats and those tins 

Give them hope in a hopeless world 

Looking for hope in a hopeless world 

Searchin' for love in these hateful times 

Try to stay strong but my mind is weak 

Ease my mind, ease my mind 

And on the corner there stands a young girl 

The home she left was in the better part of town 

Daddy did things she never talked about 

It takes hope in a hopeless world 

Somebody out there gotta listen 

Somebody out there got to know what Pops been talkin' about 

Raise your hand, raise your hands if you're with me 

Give us hope in a hopeless world 

You've got to listen to the voice inside 

Peace and love don't compromise, realize 

Time is passing by 

Can't be standing still!