I saw myself today I smiled and looked away Saddened by my visible life Sorrow cut me like a knife Nobody knows you Without any doubt Nobody wants to know you When you're down and out So sing a hymn for my soul Stand by me as I grow I'm just trying to climb up nine hills In seven short days Sing a hymn for my soul Yeah! I saw myself today Didn't like what I had to say So right I could only be wrong Trouble is when I'm alone No doubt, no self-control Not a reason to cry I feel like empty rain Through an empty sky So sing a hymn for my soul Stand by me as I grow I'm just trying to climb up nine hills In seven short days Sing a hymn for my soul (Tell me 'bout it) I saw myself today Looked good, yes I had to say Polished TV won't shine no more Flyin' dragons surround my door Even when I go crazy To my own self I'll be true Ain't nobody's business what I do So sing a hymn for my soul Stand by me as I grow I'm just trying to climb up nine hills In seven short days Sing a hymn for my soul (Sing for me) Sing a hymn for my soul Sing a hymn for my soul Stand by me as I grow Won't you stand by me Whoo, Whoo, Whoo Little girl, you know that I love you Sing a hymn for my soul One more Sing a hymn for my soul Stand by me as I grow I'm just tryin' to climb up nine hills in seven short days Sing a hymn for my soul Let's go home Sing a hymn for my soul Sing a hymn for my soul Stand by me as grow Won't you do that for me Whoo, Whoo, Whoo Take me on my way home Sing a hymn for my soul Sing a hymn for my soul My baby, for me Stand by me as I grow