Things seemed strange this morning 
As I packed my bag for school 
The smiles I'm used to seeing just weren't there 
I heard my father talking 
To my mother down the hallway 
Above the whispers all that I could hear... was 

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Set a place at the table for someone who might need it 
Set a place at the table for someone to sit down and eat 
Kick their shoes off, put their feet up 
Forget about their troubles for awhile 
When there's a place at your table 
There's a little hope for you and i 

i was feeling kinda' helpless 
About the words that I just heard 
Could it be the family 2 doors down? 
They said a couple months of bad luck 
Had them up against the wall 
And though it may seem small 
i know there's somethin' i can do 

Chorus 

Make room at your table for your friends and family 
Take the time to share your day, just laugh talk and eat 

Chorus 

...there's a little hope for you and I