Keep Hope Alive

But do you know why so many doors appeared open for you? God is not answering your prayer He's answering the prayer of somebody who had the audacity of hope We shall overcome (we shall overcome) mm-mm-mm We shall overcome, someday (someday) Deep in my heart (in my heart) I really do believe We shall overcome, someday (deep in my heart) In my heart, mm I do believe We shall overcome, someday But until we do, 'til we do We can't stop 'til we reach the mountaintop I gotta keep hope (got to keep hope alive) Keep hope alive Keep hope alive (keep hope alive) Hold on really strong (keep hope alive) Keep the faith, stay in the race The reverend trial and tribulation (keep hope alive) You make it wait for generations, yeah (keep hope alive) Don't let the dream (don't let the dream) Oh, don't let it die (die) Oh, no, no, no, hey (Got to keep hope alive) we gotta keep hope Keep it alive, yeah-whoo Keep (keep hope alive) hope alive Keep your head to the sky (keep hope alive) Gonna be alright The crying wound inside of you (keep hope alive) Surely, He'll carry you through (keep hope alive), hey Don't let (don't let the dream die), hey Don't let it, don't let it, don't let it, don't let it, hey Keep (got to keep hope alive) Your dream is already paid for Your dream is already prayed for (alive) Something your great-grandmother did Whatever you do, whatever you do Is now financing your dream Keep hope alive, yeah (alive) And your heart and your mind think about it all the time (alive) The audacity of hope Let's have conversation, let's pass legislation (alive) Better opportunities, let's stand in unity (the hope isn't dead) Oh, mama-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma Keep hope alive