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 wanna 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!