Room at the Table

Lyrics

[Intro] Mama said, “Keep your head up, son” I held that sentence like a morning sun [Verse 1] Bus came late, rain tapping the glass I had one clean shirt and a week moving fast Bills on the table, red ink by the door Still we said grace, then we asked for some more My brother called from the county line Said, “Tell me there’s a road that can still be mine” I said, “You’re not the worst thing you’ve done There’s a place at the table, there’s room to come home” [Chorus] When the ground gives way, we stand together When the night runs long, we pray through weather Hands up high, hearts open wide Mercy keeps calling from the other side We’ve been bent, not broken, we’re still here Love came close and it chased out fear One more step, let the whole world know Grace made a way where we couldn’t go [Verse 2] Sunday shoes with the soles worn thin Choir sang low, then the whole room joined in Old Miss Ruth in the second row cried Said she lost her boy, but she kept hope alive No gold chain, no perfect past Just a little faith that was built to last If you’re carrying shame, set it down awhile There’s a hand reaching out, there’s a reason to smile [Bridge] If you’re tired, you can lean on me If you’re lost, there is still a way Every name is known, every door can open We rise together, day by day [Chorus] When the ground gives way, we stand together When the night runs long, we pray through weather Hands up high, hearts open wide Mercy keeps calling from the other side We’ve been bent, not broken, we’re still here Love came close and it chased out fear One more step, let the whole world know Grace made a way where we couldn’t go [Outro] Room at the table, hope in the heart We keep walking, we make a new start