Wishbone Ash - Hope Springs Eternal lyrics

I've been waiting for so long Tried so hard to keep it strong I've faith that my heart can know no wrong Hope springs eternal like a flame And we have no need to cast the blame It's gonna be a long lonely summer of pain And all of these memories will remain Hope will encircle and embrace us, keep us tight Cross every hurdle With its beacon right before us (shining) Shining bright I've got a yearning to be near Know my intentions are sincere As I peer through the mist I shed a tear