Having Hope
     (written by Thomas Long & Mike Bryant)
(BMI # 22348448)
(key of E)

In the corner stands my old guitar
And it's calling out to me
So I pick it up and I sing a song
Of my dreams that used to be
Of the love you brought into my life
After years I was alone
The song I sing is of having hope
Of repairing things gone wrong

When I was young I dreamed I'd have
My name written in lights
But the dreams that brought my days
                such hope
Turned quickly into night
All my friends told me to give it up
That it was never gonna be
But the love I had deep in my heart
Kept the hope burning in me

(Chorus)
Having hope is why I keep on searching
For a love that's true
It's why I kept believing
That someday I'd be with you
As years went by and disappointments
Darkened every road
With belief in love and a faith so strong
I continued to have hope

(Musical Turnaround)

Well I never hit the big time
I never saw my name in lights
But today I write and sing my songs
And they bring joy to my life
As for true love yes I found it
I'm finally living life with you
Not giving up and having hope
Made all my dreams come true


(Chorus)
Having hope is why I keep on searching
For a love that's true
It's why I kept believing
That someday I'd be with you
As years went by and disappointments
Darkened every road
With belief in love and a faith so strong
I continued to have hope

Yes not giving up and having hope
Made all my dreams come true