How could it be, we’ve no food to feed the children How could it be, we’ve no heat to warm their feet How could it be, you still can’t find employment How can it be, you’ve a needle in your arm How could it be, I thought that I once loved you How could it be, I thought you loved me too How could it be, I wanted things to change How can it be, you sold our wedding rings How could it be, the new baby won’t stop crying How could it be, the oldest sucks his thumb How could it be, you don’t come home for days now How can it be, I always seem to stay How can it be, I’m talking to this stranger How can it be, I’m telling everything How can it be, you said no one would believe me How can it be, are feet are warm tonight How can it be, strangers really care How can it be, the children seem to glow How can it be, they barely know our names How can it be, they love us just the same How can it be, I’m standing on my own How can it be, the children are growing strong How can it be, the Lord has stood beside me How can it be, my heart no longer hurts How can it be, just seeing is believing How can it be, to be myself for once How can it be, I no longer ask that question For I see, how it can be |