Hope in a Hopeless World

Looking for hope in a hopeless world Searching for love in such hateful times Looking for hope in a hopeless world Tryin' to ease my mind, ease my mind A baby is born in New York City Wrapped in a blanket that's tattered and worn Mama's doing the best she can Finding hope in a hopeless world Her eldest son stayed in school Listened to mama, didn't drink or use Yet every job he wants he gets refused It takes hope in a hopeless world Looking for hope in a hopeless world Searching for love in such hateful times Looking for hope in a hopeless world Tryin' to ease my mind, ease my mind On the corner stands young girl The home she left was from a better part of town Her daddy did things she can't talk about Is there hope in a hopeless world Got a quarter for the homeless man Spare some change for a solider who fought the war Put some money in those hats and those tins Give them hope in a hopeless world Trying to stay strong in a hopeless world Searching for love in such hateful times Looking for hope in a hopeless world Tryin' to ease my mind, ease my mind You gotta listen to the voice inside to that speaks of love Don't compromise, realize Time is passing by, there arIt's the sweetest thing I never knew I'll keep myself away from you Because I'm outsidee mountains to climb Can't be standing, can't be standing still From the souls of millions let the prayers be heard All nations together in unity The golden rule for all humanity Teach us hope in a hopeless world Looking for hope in a hopeless world I'm searching for love in such hateful times Looking for hope in a hopeless world Looking for love, looking for love and tryin' to ease my mind I am looking for hope in a hopeless world Is there hope in a hopeless world Searching for love in hateful times I'm trying to ease my mind Looking, I'm looking, I'm looking for hope Somebody tell me where the hope is Somebody tell me where the love is Somebody, somebody, won't you stand up Brother, sister We gotta find hope in a hopeless world Love in such hateful times Hope in a hopeless world Ah... ease my mind I gotta find hope I'm looking for hope, I'm looking for hope I'm looking for hope in a hopeless world Searching for love in such hateful times...