Chiquitita - Abba

One day I was driving through the hectic traffic in Sunny South Florida and I heard a woman call the radio station and ask the DJ to play a song, she didnt' know by who, but it was called "I hope you dance"

She went on to explain that her husband had dedicated it to their daughter at her wedding and it was the most beautiful song she had ever heard, ...I instantly fell in love with this song, and I too dedicate it to my children....

May they never feel the emptyness of despair, the loneliness of a broken heart, may they always take the time to enjoy the hidden beauty in nature, find the courage to try new things, live, love and learn.

To my children...

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat
But always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small
When you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give fate a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mena taking chances
But they're worth taking
Loving might be a mistake
But it's worth making
Don't let sme hell bent heart
Leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out
Reconsider
Give the Heavens above
More that just a passing glance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(wants to look back on their years and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small
When you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes
i hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith
A fighting chance

And when you get the choice
To sit it out or dance....
DANCE

MIDI BY CAROLE NICHOLS

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