Rascals, The - A Ray Of Hope Lyrics

Italian Stylin!

Remember Hearing This on Arm Forces Radio Vietnam 1969

Written after Bobby Kennedy's assassination by Sirhan Sirhan and given to Teddy as a gift. "As long as there is a 'ray of hope'."

Felix write this when M l King was shot, as a way to keep Kings message of Peace and Hope alive... beautiful song I always loved this. WHAT a writer/composer Felix was.

I spent several hours with Felix last evening, and I told him how we admired this song. He was touched and said to say thanks to you all.

Most people got soul if they want to try
Let love be your goal and let it fly
Cause it's easy to hate and to draw a line
But error is human forgiveness is divine
I know a lot of people who think like me
That this world can be a place that's filled with harmony
First there's a lot of things we've got to rearrange
Put an end to hate and lies
So peace can come and truth shall reign
As long as there is a ray of hope
Lord, I don't mind going out and doin' my work
Light up the way to brotherhood
Help us to make His dream understood
Sometimes the road gets a little bit rough
Your strength is all gone, you had enough
But there's people who win without making fists
Our world won't survive lest we think like this
I can't imagine any greater need
To treat each other as we'd like to be
It's a gas just knowing what is yet to come
Not unless we get together
Got to get together one by one
As long as there is a ray of hope
Lord, I don't mind goin out and doin my work
Light up the way to brotherhood
I got to keep on searchin, keep on searchin
Till I find out
Keep on searchin, keep on searchin
Till I find out
Keep on searchin, keep on searchin
Till I find out
Gonna take a little look way down inside
Gotta find out Lord, why I'm alive
We'll pray for a day when all men are free
And people can live like they're meant to be
Meanwhile it's all up to you and me
Start working together towards this dream
As long as there is a ray of hope
Lord, I don't mind goin out and doin my work
Light up the way to brotherhood
Help us to make His dream understood
As long as there is a ray of hope
I got to wait my turn till I can vote
As long as there is a ray of hope

January, 2019: America, are you listening yet?
The Rascals singin' truth to power in '69 sing to us today.
Who's in?
Peace.

Thanks for posting!!! Another great song from this awesome album! Very well arranged resulting in a great sound! Powerful lyrics that are eternally relevant!!

tracks of my younger years, and even still

The very best of Blue Eyed/Italian Soul!

Ralph Theijs proof that those Italians have it too!!!!

No doubt that those Italians have what it takes!!!

Was in NYC 6 months ago never saw so many Italians easy to see. Why the East coast is a melting pot for music love Then east coast!!!!

Felix lived down the road from me when I lived in Danbury CT. I think he's in TN now

@Ralph Theijs Gotcha, We'll call it Italian Stallion Stylin Soul!

when i get really bummed about the state of things in the world today, i listen to this song. as long as there's a ray of hope.

Timeless Tune...

Greatest group ever

I really like that the bass was brought up in the mix.  The great bassline really adds something to the song!

Martin L King -I Have A Dream

& A Ray of Hope- should have been # 1 one in 69'

This World Could Be A Place Full With Harmonny

Awesome music

Rascals mega hit and my personal fav. Thanx mostly to Felix keyboardist and lead singer who made most of their songs

This single was NOT a mega hit, although it should have been.
But it only reached #24.

@Nash Burnette , they were sort off on their way out at that time.Unfortunately.

Had some great so gs later in their career like this one.Dont know why they werent hits.