A Song of Hope

SATB & piano

Setting a poem written in 1930 by Georgia Douglas Johnson, this piece celebrates the power of music to bring hope and joy in times of uncertainty. A flowing, lyrical melody and supportive piano accompaniment allow A Song of Hope to encourage optimism despite the world’s instability, transforming gloomy thoughts into brighter visions of the better times still ahead.

  • Lyrics

    I’ve learned to sing a song of hope,
    I’ve said goodbye to despair,
    I caught the note in a thrush’s throat,
    I sang – and the world was fair!

    I’ve learned to sing a song of joy
    It bends the skies to me,
    The song of joy is the song of hope
    Grown to maturity.

    Georgia Douglas Johnson

Published by Oxford University Press

A Song of Hope cover image

Duration: 3.5 minutes
Published: 2026
ISBN: 9780193583917

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