[Verse 1]
Where are the children we lost not long ago
Feel for the mothers who weep for them
I pray for the fathers who are standing by their side
In their world of pain and suffering

Have you ever seen the look in a hungry child's eyes?
They can't eat money or promises
Give them your smile, try holding out your hand
Let them know you're there, let them know you're there

[Chorus]
Why is it always the ones that we love
Are the ones that will never come home?
Why must all of the bridges we cross take their toll?
Always remember the voice in your head
Speaks to you when you're alone
And it comforts you
From the top of your heart
To the bottom of your soul

[Verse 2]
You can swim in a river of tears they cry
For they sleep on the winds of uncertainty
Show us a sign and make us believe again
There's no other way, oh, there's no other way
[Chorus]
Why is it always the ones that we love
Are the ones that will never come home?
Why must all of the bridges we cross take their toll?
Always remember the voice in your head
Speaks to you when you're alone
And it comforts you
From the top of your heart
To the bottom of your soul

[Chorus]
Why is it always the ones that we love
Are the ones that will never come home?
Why must all of the bridges we cross take their toll?
(Always remember) Always remember the voice in your head
Speaks to you when you're alone
And it comforts you
From the top of your heart
To the bottom of your soul

[Guitar/Piano Solo]

[Chorus]
Why is it always the ones that we love
Are the ones that will never come home?
Why must all of the bridges we cross take their toll?
Always remember the voice in your head
Speaks to you when you're alone
For it comforts you
Oh, it comforts you
Why is it always the ones that we love
Are the ones that will never come home?
Why must all of the bridges we cross take their toll?
(Always remember) Always remember the voice in your head
Speaks to you when you're alone
And it comforts you
From the top of your heart
To the bottom of your soul

[Outro]
(Speaks when you're alone)
(Speaks when you're alone)
(Speaks when you're alone) Cause it comforts you
(Will they come home?) From the top of your heart!
(Speaks when you're alone) Cause it comforts you
(Speaks when you're alone) From the top of your heart!
(Speaks when you're alone) And it comforts you
(Will they come home?) From the bottom of your soul
(Speaks when you're alone) Cause it comforts you
(Will they come home?) From the bottom of your soul