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

I've prayed many prayers
when no answer came,
I've waited patient and long;
But answers have come
to enough of my prayers,
To make me keep praying on.

I've trusted many a friend
who failed,
And left me to weep 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 hand,
To make me keep sowing on.

I've drained the cup
of disappointment and pain,
I've gone many days without song,
But I've sipped enough nectar
from the rose of life,
To make me want to live on.