In and out of situations
I take the good with the bad
Ups and downs, get complicated
But I don't have the right to be sad
How about the children who are hungry
And never get to eat?
How about the people who are homeless
Sleeping in the street?
Every night before I go to sleep
I count my blessings
Instead of sheep, I say a prayer
My soul to keep
I count my blessings
When I hear the sound of complaining
I put my hands to my ears
Think of those whose lives have been taken
And thank the Lord I am here
I've got some money in my pocket
A hand I can hold
Somebody standing by me
When the winter gets too cold
Every night before I go to sleep
I count my blessings
Instead of sheep, I say a prayer
My soul to keep
I count my blessings
I, I'd give some away
Share in my good fortune
Hear, hear me when I say
I'll give some away
How about the people who are starving
And never get to eat?
How about the children in the desert
Dying from the heat?