I grew up in the Country, beside a chicken shack
So I left for the City, and I didn't look back
Now I'm livin' in hope (Livin' in hope) Livin' in hope (Livin' in hope)
Yes, I'm livin' in hope (Livin' in hope) Livin' in hope-

Walkin' 'round the City, feelin' all alone
Nobody told me the streets are paved with stone
But I'm livin' in hope (Livin' in hope) Yes, I'm livin' in hope
(Livin' in hope) I'm livin' in hope (Livin' in hope) I'm livin' in hope-

Can't find my feet or a friendly face in this God-forsaken town
Nobody stops to lend a hand unless they wanna put you down No

Got no woman or a steady jo
Feelin' like a cowboy and lookin' like a slo
But I'm livin' in hope (Livin' in hope) Livin' in hope (Livin' in hope)
Yes, I'm livin' in hope (Livin' in hope) I'm livin' in hope-

Nothin' in my pocket Nowhere to go
Lookin' for a handout but no one wants to know
Why I'm livin' in hope (Livin' in hope) Livin' in hope (Livin' in hope)
Yes, I'm livin' in hope (Livin' in hope) Livin' in hope-

I'm livin' in hope (Livin' in hope) Livin' in hope (Livin' in hope)
Yes, I'm livin' in hope (Livin' in hope) Livin' in hope