Where We Stand(A)

[Verse 1] I’m tired of writing lonely words Tired of begging love to stay There’s a thousand doors with polished signs And hungry hearts outside all day Some men speak of mercy loud Then count their silver in the hall While a mother finds a patch of shade And prays the heat won’t take it all [Pre-Chorus] I can’t pretend I didn’t see I can’t turn my face and call it peace [Chorus] So I’m building more than walls and rooms I’m building somewhere hope can bloom A table wide enough for every hand A bed beneath a weathered roof A little faith that follows through I promised God I’d do what I can If love is still alive in this world Let it begin where I stand [Verse 2] I’ve got money tucked away somewhere But it never bought my peace I’d rather spend it on a kitchen light And a coat for someone’s knees Let the preacher keep his marble steps I’ll take the road where people wait With a sack of bread, a listening heart And a key to a safer place [Pre-Chorus] I don’t need a crown or shining name Just enough courage to stay in the flame [Chorus] So I’m building more than walls and rooms I’m building somewhere hope can bloom A table wide enough for every hand A bed beneath a weathered roof A little faith that follows through I promised God I’d do what I can If love is still alive in this world Let it begin where I stand [Bridge] I know I’m only one voice One pair of hands, one stubborn choice But rivers start with drops of rain And mercy grows when we share the pain If you are tired, come walk with me Bring what you have, bring what you believe No perfect saint, no spotless plan Just one more heart that understands [Final Chorus] We’re building more than walls and rooms We’re building somewhere hope can bloom A table wide enough for every hand A bed beneath a weathered roof A little faith that follows through Together we’ll do what we can If love is still alive in this world Let it begin where we stand [Outro] Let it begin where we stand Let it begin with an open hand