Lyrics

Great Expectations
written by David A. Alberding

He caught the last flight out to Denver
She said she'd meet him at the gate
And though the sign she held said welcome
All the signals read too late

She'd gone out west to be a mother
He knew the child was not his own
He hoped that he could be a father
But what he wanted was a home

Great expectations
All the heart?s desires
Great expectations
Fulfill, requite, require

They played at love when they were children
But love no longer was a game
What time she had was for her daughter
And soon he knew the rules had changed

Great expectations
Stable and secure
Great expectations
How can we be sure?

One night she led him to the desert
Beyond the blinding lights of town
They counted every star that fell there
And felt as each one hit the ground

She said:
I've wished on all the stars above you
And said a prayer every day
That in my heart I'd grow to love you
And if you're patient, you can stay

Great expectations
Great expectations

He caught the last flight out of Denver