Life is but a vapor and before we know it's done
Brilliant plans can melt beneath an unforgiving sun
When the flame consumes it all but ashes and debris
Hope can blaze from embers of a dream
Can you hear, the beating of the drum?
Lift your head, my child, your time will come:
Can you hear, the beating of the drum?
Lift your head, my child, your time will come
Like sand through your fingers it can seem that all is lost
But a single grain of faith will hold like solid rock
Son, I pray you'll know when to let go and when to fight
And that God will guide you with his light.
Can you hear, the beating of the drum?
Lift your head, my child, your time will come
When the dogs of sorrow bite and failures stalk like wolves at night
Rest in the Father's plan for your tomorrow
Can you hear, the beating of the drum?
Lift your head, my child, your time will come