she counts the hours as she recounts her tears this day in life feels like a thousand years but in the changing light of time a doorway forms in her mind she smiles and sings the song that pulls her through if i know you you will turn this day into a perfect surprise if i know you like i think i do the worst of times will work out right so many hours spent fearing the hours ahead i would do better to remember you for in the changing light of day you always seem to paint the way in softer hues and brush away my blues if i know you you will turn this day into a perfect surprise if i know you like i think i do the worst of times will work out right i know you you will turn this day into a perfect surprise if i know you like i know i do the worst of times will work out right lord i know there s hope in sight you will get me through if i know you