- Verse One -

You fool the world with your big bright smile

But deep down inside, I know something's wrong

You hide it well but it wont stay down forever,

It will come back on you before too long.

   - Chorus -

Once a believer, your hopes are fading away,

The truth is calling you home.

And when your depression leaves you drunk and all alone,

Don't come crying, 'cause I'll be gone.

   - Verse Two -

And you've been dealt every trump card

You have them all and still you ask why

But when your turn comes to play your Jack of Hearts.

You play your trump card every time.

   - Chorus -

Once a believer, your hopes are fading away,

The truth is calling you home.

And when your depression leaves you drunk and all alone,

Don't come crying, 'cause I'll be gone.

   - Verse Three -

Your right of passage is wearing very thin

If you don't use it, it will die

Each day you wake up like each day before

You long for someone by your side.

   - Chorus -

Once a believer, your hopes are fading away,

The truth is calling you home.

And when your depression leaves you drunk and all alone,

Don't come crying, 'cause I'll be gone.

   - Verse Four -

You will never love until you let yourself be loved

Bust down that wall and let someone in.

And you'll see changes in you that you never dreamed could be.

The way to know it is to begin.

   - Chorus -

Once a believer, your hopes are fading away,

The truth is calling you home.

And when your depression leaves you drunk and all alone,

Don't come crying, 'cause I'll be gone.

© Copyright 2005 A Williams (written 1984)

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