[Verse 1] G.O.E. keeps a folded map In the pocket of his old blue coat Writes one more plan beside his name Then steps outside with a steady hope He’s known the weight of empty days And doors that closed before he tried Still he saves a little for tomorrow Still he keeps his chin up high [Pre-Chorus] Every mile can teach him something Every wrong turn has a way Of leading him toward the morning He has pictured all these days [Chorus] G.O.E., keep walking on There’s a kinder life beyond this road One good chance, one honest start One warm place to call your own G.O.E., your heart still knows What you’re reaching for is worth the climb Step by step, with hope in hand You’ll make a home in better times [Verse 2] He takes the early bus to work With a lunch packed up in yesterday’s tin Calls his mother when the shift lets out Says, “I’m tired, but I’m still all in” At the corner shop he learns a name From the neighbor fixing up his gate Small good things begin to gather When you give them room to wait [Pre-Chorus] Every mile can teach him something Every wrong turn has a way Of leading him toward the morning He has pictured all these days [Chorus] G.O.E., keep walking on There’s a kinder life beyond this road One good chance, one honest start One warm place to call your own G.O.E., your heart still knows What you’re reaching for is worth the climb Step by step, with hope in hand You’ll make a home in better times [Bridge] Maybe good means peace at supper Maybe laughter through the door Maybe looking back one day and knowing You don’t have to run anymore [Final Chorus] G.O.E., keep walking on There’s a kinder life beyond this road One good chance, one honest start One warm place to call your own G.O.E., your heart still knows What you’re reaching for is worth the climb Step by step, with hope in hand You’ll make a home in better times [Outro] Step by step, the days turn kind G.O.E., you’ll find your life
