When I said that I was leaving here for good
Back then I meant it
Angry letter in my hand, there I stood
And never sent it
But I'd hope and I'd pray
That I could hold back the days
Because I knew not where they lead
Efforts spent to keep on smiling
Though our fences never mended
Golden Rule redefined
Never broken, though we bend it
Oh we hope and we pray
And we hold back the days
Believing in a better place
Though we know not what that means
Lessons learned here at least
Go in peace, this mass has ended
Though our eyes will point the way
The mystery must be defended
Hope and pray
That the road will lead you back someday
Believing there's a better way
And we know just where it leads
