Verse 1

The morning bell rings, and the smiles all shine

Every step forward is a victory line

Patience and prayers in the lessons they teach

Guiding young hearts to the goals they can reach

With colors and music, their voices break through

Finding new ways to show what they can do

The gift of believing is planted right here

A harvest of courage grows year after year

Chorus

Down by the lake underneath the trees

There’s a space of kindness most never see

Where needs are special and love is free

A place most hope they’ll never need

Doin’ God’s work and pavin’ the way

With faith in tomorrow they tackle today

Service to others is all part of the plan

Committed to helping those they can

Within those walls ain’t no quittin’ allowed

Courage shines bright in the halls of the proud

With special souls, here they are found  

None of those kids will ever back down

Yeah that’s hope in a small town

Hope in a small town (small town)

 Verse 2

There’s magic in motion, in laughter and play

In every small triumph that brightens the day

The teachers stand steady, they never let go

Helping each child find the strength to grow

These walls hold the stories of battles won

Of dreams that take flight when hope has begun

It’s more than a school, it’s a beacon of light

Shining for families through the darkest of nights

Chorus

Down by the lake underneath the trees

There’s a space of kindness most never see

Where needs are special and love is free

A place most hope they’ll never need

Doin’ God’s work and pavin’ the way

With faith in tomorrow they tackle today

Service to others is all part of the plan

Committed to helping those they can

Within those walls ain’t no quittin’ allowed

Courage shines bright in the halls of the proud

With special souls, here they are found  

None of those kids will ever back down

Yeah that’s hope in a small town

Bridge

When the world says “you can’t,” they answer “we will”

With hearts wide open and unshakable will

Every child’s journey is a story to be told

From silence to singing, they’re breaking the mold

No dream is too distant, no mountain too tall

With love on their side, they can conquer it all

Home town strong, together they’ve grown

Here in this place, they’re never alone

Outro

Down by the lake, where the tall trees sway
The light of Heaven guides the way
Within those walls, a difference is made
Changing lives and making the grade

They bring hoppppppe to this small towwwwwwn

Yeah that’s hope in a small town