Could You Believe?
Al Jarreau (1940-2017)
arr. Yumiko Matsuoka (b. 1957)
Could you believe in a dream when I tell you that it's true?
Would you believe precious friend of mine?
Would you believe when it seems you are glad with what you do
Gives you courage to carry your spirit up on high.
I saw people in trouble, heard the angels cry
“Now don't tamper with my children;” made the devil fly
Spent some time with David, he taught me what to say
I was lookin’ for a smooth storm, when I heard him pray.
Could you believe in a dream, when I tell you that it's true?
Would you believe precious friend of mine?
Would you believe when it seems you are glad with what you do
Gives you courage to carry your spirit up on high.
Say, say, I could sing at times and reasons
Reason to lay your burden softly down
Kings and prophets dead for freedom
Precious dreams imprisoned underground
But I've got this song that I sing,
And I'll make the mountains ring.
Tell my mama that I am homeward bound.
Could you believe in a dream when I tell you that it's true?
Would you believe precious friend of mine?
Would you believe when it seems you are glad with what you do
Gives you courage to carry your spirit up on high.
“Could You Believe” was performed by tenor Wayne Ashley and the Houston Chamber Choir at their 2015-2016 season's “Just Gettin’ Started.”
