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' ground 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 job Feelin' like a cowboy And lookin' like a slob 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