Things seemed strange this morning As I packed my bag for school The smiles I'm used to seeing just weren't there I heard my father talking To my mother down the hallway Above the whispers all that I could hear... was Chorus: Set a place at the table for someone who might need it Set a place at the table for someone to sit down and eat Kick their shoes off, put their feet up Forget about their troubles for awhile There's a place at your table There's a little hope for you and i i was feeling kinda helpless About the words that I just heard Could it be the family 2 doors down? They said a couple months of bad luck Had them up against the wall And though it may seem small i know there's something i can do Chorus Make room at your table for your friends and family Take the time to share your day and just laugh talk and eat Chorus .there's a little hope for you and I