In the shadows of the city, where the lights don’t reach, Little boy named Tony, dreams out of his reach. His mama works the night shift, daddy’s long gone, In a world that’s so cold, he’s just trying to hold on.

But in the streets, the struggle is real, Every day a battle, for the next meal. In the streets, hope is hard to find, You can see the sorrow, in those eyes so kind.

And there are tears in your eyes, Tony, hold on tight, In this world of pain, you gotta keep up the fight. Heaven help us all, in these troubled times, With tears in your eyes, we’ll rise and climb.

Little Annie down the block, with dreams so grand, Living in a world she can’t understand. Her mama’s crying softly, bills they can’t pay, In the streets of despair, they kneel and pray.

But in the streets, dreams are left behind, Struggling to survive, no peace of mind. In the streets, the nights are long and cold, Children of the struggle, their stories untold.

And there are tears in your eyes, Annie, hold on tight, In this world of pain, you gotta keep up the fight. Heaven help us all, in these troubled times, With tears in your eyes, we’ll rise and climb.

Oh, the pain in these streets, the cries in the night, Heaven help the children, show them the light. We’re all in this together, let’s lend a hand, Help the ones in darkness, help them understand.

Old man Reggie, lost his way, In the bottle’s grasp, he fades away. Once a proud soul, now broken and torn, In the heart of the city, so lost and forlorn.

But in the streets, redemption’s hard to find, Every step a struggle, every day a grind. In the streets, where dreams go to die, You can see the heartache, in a child’s cry.

And there are tears in your eyes, Reggie, hold on tight, In this world of pain, you gotta keep up the fight. Heaven help us all, in these troubled times, With tears in your eyes, we’ll rise and climb.

Heaven help us all, help us see the way, In the streets’ shadows, guide us every day. With tears in your eyes, we’ll face the night, Together we’ll stand, and make it right.

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To everyone fighting your own battles know you’re not alone.

Copyright 2024 Danilo Stern-Sapad