I've dreamed many dreams
that never came true,
I've seen them vanish at dawn,
but I've realized enough of my
dreams, to make me want to dream on.

I've prayed many prayers
when no answer came,
but answers have come to enough
of my prayers to keep me
praying on.

I've trusted many a friend that
failed and left me alone,
but I've found enough of my friends
true blue to make me keep trusting on.

I've sown many seeds that fell by
the way for the birds to feed upon,
but I've held enough golden sheaves
in my hands, to make me keep sowing on.

I've drained the cup of disappointment
and pain, and gone many ways without song,
but I've sipped enough nectar from the
roses of life, to make me want to live on.