I've been waiting for the sun to shine There's a shadow across my heart Hard times and trouble, follow me wherever I go As I look down my lonely road Each night I pray the world will go my way Hear these words, I cry Lord knows I've tried Lord knows I've tried I tried to write you letters To let my words betray all the fears inside my heart If I had but one chance, to do it all again The Heavens would shine on down Surely show me my only, only way Each night I pray the world will go my way Hear these words, I try Over and over, I keep on prayin' now Lord knows I've tried Lord knows I've tried Yes, he does Hey, alright Oh, love is enough sweet Jesus I've given all I can You've taken everything I've got to give It wasn't me who really shot that man Now I know what you have in mind A sweet, sweet dream is all I need While I'm doing the rest of my time Each night I pray the world will go my way Hear these words, I cry All I need's your guiding hand to see me through my lonely times Lord knows I've tried