There's a light in the darkness   Though the night is black as my skin   There's a light burning bright   Showing me the way but I know where I've been      There's a cry in the distance   It's a voice that comes from deep within   There's a cry asking why   I pray the answer's up ahead 'cause I know where I've been      There's a road, we've been travelin'   Lost so many on the way   But the riches will be plenty   Worth the price we had to pay      There's a dream in the future   There's a struggle, we have yet to win   And there's pride in my heart   'Cause I know where I'm going and I know where I've been      There's a road, we must travel   There's a promise, we must make   'Cause the riches will be plenty   Worth the risk and chances that we take   There's a dream in the future, there's a struggle      We have yet to win   Use that pride in our hearts   To lift us up, to tomorrow   'Cause just to sit still would be a sin      I know it, I know it   I know where I'm going   And Lord knows I know   Where I've been      Oh, when we win   I'll give thanks to my God   'Cause I know where I've been