[Verse 1] I been counting all the cracks in the floor Still I set one more plate by the door Got a dress with the tag still on And a little more faith when the night is long My mama said, “Baby, hold on tight” Even the storm got tired by midnight So I sweep that pain off the tile And I let my heart sit down awhile [Pre-Chorus] Mm, I hear a laugh in the hall Mm, I feel spring in the wall If the good thing’s slow to arrive I’ll keep this room alive [Chorus] Better days, better days (oh, they’re coming) Better days, better days (hand in hand) We gon’ dance till the sorrow fades (oh, they’re coming) Better days, better days Right around the bend [Verse 2] I put fresh flowers in a jam jar Cooked too much like I do for a hard heart Neighbors knock with a song and a grin Said, “Keep the door open, let the joy come in” I seen hard times wear a borrowed face But they never stay long in this place So I clap my hands and I sway my hips Taste the future on my fingertips [Pre-Chorus] Mm, I hear a laugh in the hall Mm, I feel spring in the wall If the good thing’s slow to arrive I’ll keep this room alive [Chorus] Better days, better days (oh, they’re coming) Better days, better days (hand in hand) We gon’ dance till the sorrow fades (oh, they’re coming) Better days, better days Right around the bend [Bridge] Let the tears dry slow Let the worry go We been heavy too long Now the whole house sing this song [Final Chorus] Better days, better days (oh, they’re coming) Better days, better days (hand in hand) We gon’ dance till the sorrow fades (oh, they’re coming) Better days, better days Right around the bend Better days, better days (oh, they’re coming) Better days, better days (hand in hand) I can feel that midnight change Better days, better days Walking through the gate