Cassadee Pope covers “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack

Sometimes all you need is a few guitars and the right message. Backstage at the Opry, The voice Season three winner Cassadee Pope sang a stripped-down version of the country crossover hit “I Hope You Dance” and her voice and message are so strong and clear.

Listen to Lee Ann Womack’s beautiful cover here.

What you should know about “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack

Written by Mark D. Sanders and Tia Sillers, “I Hope You Dance” is a popular choice for graduation ceremonies, encouraging listeners to take the road less traveled and embrace all of life’s opportunities. According to Rolling Stone AustraliaSillers actually wrote the song about her divorce, but the message is still relevant.

Singer Lee Ann Womack recorded the song with the help of Sons of the Desert, the country band that included two of her brothers. Released in 2000, “I Hope You Dance” was a crossover hit and won Song of the Year at the CMAs, ACMs and ASCAP Awards, as well as the Grammy for Best Country Song.

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The lyrics of “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You will be full, but always remain hungry
May you never take a single breath for granted
God forbid that love ever leaves you empty-handed

I hope you still feel small when you stand by the sea
When one door closes, I hope another opens
Promise me that you will give faith a chance
And if you have the choice to sit out or dance

I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you are never afraid of the mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Life may mean taking risks, but they are worth taking.
Loving may be a mistake, but it is worth it

Don’t let a hardened heart make you bitter
If you are about to sell, think again
Take more than just a quick look at the sky
And if you have the choice to sit out or dance

I hope you dance (Time is a wheel that constantly turns)
I hope you dance (Roll us on)
I hope you dance (Tell me, who would like to look back on their years and ask themselves)
I hope you dance (Where have those years gone?)

I hope you still feel small when you stand by the sea
When one door closes, I hope another opens
Promise me that you will give faith a chance
And if you have the choice to sit out or dance

Dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance (Time is a wheel that constantly turns)
I hope you dance (Roll us on)
I hope you dance (Tell me, who would like to look back on their years and ask themselves)
I hope you dance (Where have those years gone?)

Tell me, who would like to look back on their years and ask themselves
Where have those years gone?

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