You Gotta Believe
Hello Song People: This title, I stole from a movie I saw on Netflix recently. It's a true story about Little League baseball back in 2002 and the coach dying of cancer of which I didn't use in the song; just the title.
Anyway, my question is, should I keep it a Christian song all the way or should I deviate with the alternate Verse 3? The alternate V3 follows the actual V3 in the lyric below. OR, should I use the Alternate V3 as a Bridge just using the 1st two lines? (afterthought).
The song seems to be picking up some steam on SoundCloud as it is but I can't help but have this nagging feeling that it could be better. Also, the song needs re-singing so don't hold back on suggestions, thanks.
The other question I have is, does this feel more like a half Chorus to you? Should I lengthen it? Thank you for your help.
For a listen ===> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/you-gotta-believe
YOU GOTTA BELIEVE
Intro:
You gotta…you gotta believe
You gotta…you gotta believe
[Verse 1]
I know it seems like things are never gonna get better
I know it seems like the world is coming to an end
I know it’s hard to see the light surrounded by darkness
If there’s one thing, I’ve learned in this life, my friend:
[Chorus]
You gotta believe
You gotta believe
Like Winter turns to Spring in all of her hope and glory
You, you gotta believe
[Verse 2]
Noah believed God when He told him a flood was coming
Moses believed God when He led him to the Promised Land
While Moses made many mistakes, God did not forsake him
God continued to love him and guide him by His right hand
[Chorus]
You gotta believe
You gotta believe
Like Winter turns to Spring in all of her hope and glory
Yooooou, you gotta believe
You gotta…you gotta believe
You gotta…you gotta believe
[Verse 3]
And the kings, queens and princes of this upside-down world
They would rather see God’s people suffer than to prosper
And as ungodly as that sounds, we know it to be true
By the words written in red in the four Gospels
OR....
(Alternate Verse 3) Which would you go with if it were your song? Thanks! Or, would you use the 1st two lines of the following for a Bridge?
And if you’re gonna hit that ball out ‘a the ballpark
The first thing you gotta do is, you gotta see it
And when they tell you it’s impossible to win that game
You gotta shake that snake by the rattle and achieve it
[Chorus]
You gotta believe
You gotta believe
Like Winter turns to Spring in all of her hope and glory
Yooooou, you gotta believe
You gotta…you gotta believe
You gotta…you gotta believe
[Chorus]
You gotta believe
You gotta believe
Like Winter turns to Spring in all of her hope and glory
Yooooou, you gotta believe, you gotta believe!
© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved
Comments
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Re which version of V3, I would say that both are in keeping with the song. It sounds like you already have the feeling it should change, so I would trust that. The most important point is to make it sound right to yourself. For me, the current V3 sounds a little uneven rhythmically but that's probably the least important factor.
In V1 it might sound smoother if you sang "I know it seems like things are never gettin' better", although that does change the meaning very slightly.
Nice to hear you are getting some airplay on Soundcloud!
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@RainyDayMan Thank you, Owen. I can always count on you for honest advice and I appreciate you very much,
Renee
PS: AbSOlutely, Owen your tweaking of line 1 works! Just taking that one syllable out did the trick! And I don't really think it changes the mean much if at all! THANK YOU! And I'll ponder some more about V3; really hate to add a Bridge as I SUCK at them! My heart tells me I should go with the baseball (alternate V3) as that's what gave me the idea for the song; that movie "You Gotta Believe". Also, the coaches son and another man started a Little League organization, "You Gotta Believe". Anyway, I'll let it stew some more but I don't wanna let this song go, 'cuz people seem to like it as do I.
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@HummerWisdom Another good one Renee, It's in the loop on my Soundcloud along with several others of yours. I tend to agree with Owen on the 1st verse. "getting" in place of" "gonna get" seems to flow better and also on the last line of the 1st, verse "If there’s one thing, I’ve learned in this life, my friend". Maybe "If there’s one thing, I’ve learned in life, my friend" might flow better. as far as the third verse, I like them both.
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@HummerWisdom - renee , great lyrics. my two cents for verse 3, is I like the latter of the two.. sounds catchier..but ultimately your decision :)
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Thank you for all of your input. Appreciate it very much that you guys took the time. Here's the new version: https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/you-gotta-believe
Renee
PS Cove/Toney, wish I'd seen your suggestion before resinging it, but nothing says I can't resing it again! "If there’s one thing, I’ve learned in life, my friend" (I was still stumbling a bit on the way I have it). I have taken note of your suggestion, thanks!
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Yep, good job! Definite improvement.
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V2 and v3 have more details than v1 , that would work as a bridge to me , But go with gut feelings
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@RainyDayMan thanks, again!
Renee
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Nice song Renee! Funny thing is I read and listened before looking at the comments above and that one line hung me up to.
Maybe - I know it seems like things are not getting better - just my .02 keep it or sweep it.
I like the uplifting bright music that go with the lyrics well.
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