"I Believe" Words and Music by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl, and Al Stillman Jane Froman, preparing a television show in 1952, one day happened to see a letter from a serviceman then in Korea. She and her team of writers, particularly Ervin Drake who later recalled the  incident, created "I Believe" as their reply to him and to everyone seeking a way to put honest basic faith into words. This was a "song that would give the average person hope," Drake said. Miss Froman's performance on the show "USA Canteen" was a great success, and the following year Frankie Laine's recording sold a million copies. As a result, he used the music practically as a theme song. Hit Parade analysts named "I Believe" the most successful song of 1953, and it won the Christophers' award as the finest inspirational tune of the year. Lyrics I believe  for every drop of rain that falls, a flower grows. I believe that somewhere in the darkest night, a candle glows. I believe for everyone who goes astray, someone will come to show the way. I believe, I believe. I believe above the storm the smallest pray'r will still be heard. I believe that someone in the great somewhere hears eve'ry word. Ev'ry time I hear a newborn baby cry, or touch a leaf, or see the sky, Then I know why I believe! Back to Ginger's Piano Place/Homepage