He’s pushing a suitcase, walking down the street
A single dad, with a dream, and a heart that won’t retreat
The bills are piling high, the world’s so cold and mean
But he holds his son’s hand, and says “we’ll make it, believe”
He sells the machines, door to door, day and night
Rejected again, but he won’t give up the fight
Sleeping in the bathroom, hiding from the rain
His son’s in his arms, that’s his only gain
Oh Chris, don’t let the dark cloud hide your light
The road is long and hard, but you’ll be all right
Happiness is knocking, just keep holding on
Through the tears, through the pain, you’re not alone
Oh Chris, your courage is your greatest gift
You’re fighting for your son, for the life you want to live
Every step you take, every breath you breathe
Happiness will come, just wait and see
Yeah, I see you there, tired and worn out
Pushing that cart, with no place to go out
You wake up early, you work till late
No time to rest, no time to hesitate
They laugh at you, they turn you away
But you don’t let their words, steal your hope away
You hold your son tight, tell him stories at night
That tomorrow’s a new day, everything will be all right
You sleep on the floor, in a shelter’s cold space
But you never let your son, see the tears on your face
You study till dawn, for that chance to succeed
You know that hard work, is the only way to lead
No handouts, no shortcuts, just grit and grace
You’re not just surviving, you’re winning the race
This ain’t no miracle, it’s the fight in your soul
Happiness is coming, and it’s gonna take control
He sat in the office, with a suit that’s worn thin
A dream in his heart, and a fire deep within
He worked twice as hard, as everyone around
No days off, no breaks, he stood his ground
The moment he heard, the words he’d waited for
Tears in his eyes, he couldn’t ask for more
He walked down the street, with his head held high
Happiness had come, to kiss his tired eyes
Oh Chris, don’t let the dark cloud hide your light
The road is long and hard, but you’ll be all right
Happiness is knocking, just keep holding on
Through the tears, through the pain, you’re not alone
Oh Chris, your courage is your greatest gift
You’re fighting for your son, for the life you want to live
Every step you take, every breath you breathe
Happiness will come, just wait and see
Through the darkest nights, through the hardest days
You kept your faith, you found your way
Happiness is not a distant star
It’s the fight in your heart, the love that you are