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
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
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
Make room at your table for your friends and family
Take the time to share your day, just laugh talk and eat
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
...There's a little hope for you and I