How Hope Sings in the Night

(Edward McBride)

These lyrics highlight the overnight success of a down-on-his-luck good old country boy who is barely getting by and is pretty much homeless. Until the breakthrough of someone hearing his music and changing his life. He has held on to hope, with no parents and distant cousins and the loyalty of his big dog Cody.

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Down in the southern clubs, and old-time pubs
In my Ford pickup, I earn my daily grub.
Living meager, yearning for a break
Strumming by day, singing by night for my own sake

Lost my folks long ago, and no kin around.
My cousins are too distant, no family to surround me.
I sleep in my truck almost every night.
Some nights, fits of hunger were my only plight.

Chorus
Hold on tight to hope, don’t you give in
It’s easy to quit when life wears thin.
But it’s the strength in holding on, of course.
 Keep that hope alive, it’s your guiding force.

A fella heard my tunes and said he’d be back.
Hope sparked anew, no room for lack.
Time passed by no word from that man.
Then like a whirlwind, he returned with a plan.

He’ll manage and record, dress me up fine.
Handed me a contract, and said, “You’re gonna shine.”
From sleeping in my truck to this new hope’s gleam
Feels like I’m living the impossible dream.

Chorus
Hold on tight to hope, don’t you give in
It’s easy to quit when life wears thin.
But it’s the strength in holding on, of course.
Keep that hope alive, it’s your guiding force.

Bridge
During hard times, dreams still survive. 
Sometimes they soar when it feels like a dive.
With hope as my compass, I’ll take the chance.
Singing from the heart, in every note’s dance

Chorus
Hold on tight to hope, don’t you give in
It’s easy to quit when life wears thin.
But it’s the strength in holding on, of course.
Keep that hope alive, it’s your guiding force.

Outro
In this grand ol’ journey, I’ll play my part.
Holding on to hope, deep within my heart.
With this newfound chance, I’ll embrace the scope.
Always believing—keeping strong, keeping hope
© Edward McBride 2023