Brighter Day Rising

I walked a thousand

lonely miles

With broken dreams

and tired smiles

I gave my trust,

I gave my soul

To people who

just wanted gold

No more shadows

in my way

I'm walking toward a brighter day

You took my peace,

you took my time

But you could never

take my pride

The nights were cold,

the road was long

But somewhere deep

I found a song

A little light

inside my chest

Reminded me I

still had strength

I won't carry yesterday

Into every brand-new day

No more shadows in my way

I'm walking toward a brighter day

You took my peace,

you took my time

But you could never take my pride