Things seemed strange this morning. As I packed my bag for school. The smiles I'm used to seeing just weren't there. I heard my father talking. To my mother down the hallway. Above the whispers all that I could hear... was. Chorus:. Set a place at the table for someone who might need it. Set a place at the table for someone to sit down and eat. Kick their shoes off put their feet up. Forget about their troubles for awhile. When there's a place at your table. There's a little hope for you and I. I was feeling kinda' helpless. About the words that I just heard. Could it be the family 2 doors down?. They said a couple months of bad luck. Had them up against the wall. And though it may seem small. I know there's somethin' I can do. Chorus. Set a place at the table for someone who might need it. Set a place at the table for someone to sit down and eat. Kick their shoes off put their feet up. Forget about their troubles for awhile. When there's a place at your table. There's a little hope for you and I. Make room at your table for your friends and family. Take the time to share your day just laugh talk and eat. Chorus. Set a place at the table for someone who might need it. Set a place at the table for someone to sit down and eat. Kick their shoes off put their feet up. Forget about their troubles for awhile. When there's a place at your table. There's a little hope for you and I. ...There's a little hope for you and I