Verse 1 I can hear the neighbors, the're arguing again there hasn't been peace on our street since who knows when I don't mean to listen in but the shouting is so loud I turn up the radio to drown it out and silently I say a little prayer Chorus but for the grace of God go I I must of been born a lucky guy heaven only knows how I've been blessed with the gift of your love I look around and all I see is your happiness embracing me oh lord I'd be lost but for the grace of God Verse 2 I can see that old man he's walking past our door I've been told that he's rich but he seems so poor 'cause no one comes to call on him and his phone it never rings he wonders through his empty home surrounded by his things and silently I say a little prayer (yes I do) Repeat Chorus Repeat Intro I look around and all I see is your happiness embracing me oh lord I'd be lost but for the grace of God oh lord I'd be lost but for the grace of God