I Hope You Dance

Watch this inspiring video—I Hope You Dance—featuring the hit song by Lee Ann Womack.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

MUSIC: I hope you never lose your sense of wonder. You get your fill to eat, but always keep that hunger. May you never take one single breath for granted. God forbid love ever leave you empty handed. I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance. I hope you dance.
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Thank you so much for all your amazing videos. I have not received any of the quotes/photos lately. I love them also. Thank you for all your wonderful work!

Mariana Miller-D'Alessandro from Bronx, New York
October 29, 2020

I really liked the song. It was really cute.

Audri-Leigh from Southern California
May 8, 2020

Wonderful message! I wish I would have lived life when I was younger instead of giving it away to my EX husbands. I’m not bitter, just honest! Think about It because I’m sure it could go both ways guys.

Someone from Everywhere
January 3, 2020

I like this video because its very inspiring :))

Bishop Chea from Western Australia
October 12, 2018

I remember hearing this song in a commercial just like this as a little girl about a decade ago. It may or may not have been this exact video, I don't know, but it stuck with me throughout all these years. Thank you so much not only for making this, but also for making it available online. I thought I had lost it forever and I'm so glad to have found it again. It truly moves my heart and brings me to tears. Thank you.

Eleni from TX
October 9, 2018

i love this song its my fav

sam from nc
June 1, 2018

i am crying beautiful

Anonymous
June 1, 2018

Dance, dance, dance, slow dance. I love this song.

Mark in Indiana from Silver Lake
January 21, 2018

Brings tears to my eyes!

Missy from FL
August 26, 2017

With all the stress of the recent election and the daily news, your video with John Denver's song is so calming. Bless you for adding something beautiful and true to our every day.

Janice from Davis, CA
December 15, 2016

We should have more things like this. You make our lives better by sharing this video. Thank you.

Barbara from Jacksonville Florida
July 29, 2016

I just love it

Jose from New Jersey
May 20, 2016

The positive and inspirational messages in these commercials are how every person on this earth should want to be to all human mankind

Kathy from Madison SD
April 24, 2016

This song always leaves me with a feeling of "WOW!"

Anonymous
April 11, 2016

Simply beautiful!!!! It makes me cry each time I see it on TV. Keep up the good work.

Leo from Miami, FL
April 4, 2016

this is awsome

cesceliem. from ny
September 29, 2015

I always loved this song. I watched this, and it made me cry, although in my mind the images are stronger. Thank you for reminding me about all the beautiful moments life offers!

AJ Mc from Buffalo, NY
March 2, 2010

What an inspirational message. I found the site after hearing and watching a commercial on the NFL, and have been looking for the record for a week. Thanks.

Lee Rogers from Atlanta, GA
February 28, 2010

It is nothing short of wonderful to have found this website and to enjoy the TV Spots! Thank you.

Ron W from Goldthwaite, TX
February 28, 2010

I wanna dance so bad! I always feel small beside the ocean! Perfect, just perfect.

John A. from Paterson
February 25, 2010

YOUR INSPIRATIONAL VIDEOS ARE REACHING HERE! THANKS! PASS IT ON!

Krisanti Disci, L. from Manila, Philippines
February 23, 2010

Jeannie (two comments below) is SO RIGHT. I find your artistry more inspiring and heartfelt than any other form ever. Don't know who funds this work; but it is invaluable to me and all others.

Bob G. from Houston
February 16, 2010

Your spot "You Can Let Go" is my life right now. My husband is in the process of moving on to the next stage of his life, and my daughter and I, and he, cried together and laughed, and cried again, as we watched this tender, tender message. Thank you so much for touching our hearts.

P. French from Seattle, WA
February 12, 2010

This is the most continually inspiring set of images and music...thank you

Jeannie M from Haddon Heights, NJ
February 1, 2010

I GOT A LOT OUT OF THIS. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

DHAVALKUMAR from BRAMPTON, ON
January 31, 2010

All these ads are simply brilliant, beautiful music, images and messages. This one always gets to me, especially horseback riding on the beach-that is my dance!

Kathleen P from Temecula, CA
January 26, 2010

Thank you so much for the message you are sending.May we all learn from them and practise them in our own lives every day. God Bless

Emma H from Westminster SC
January 22, 2010

This is the best one!

Richard P from Schaumburg, IL
January 16, 2010

These ads are amazing. Half of them make me weep in true appreciation of the love, compassion and other positive things we are ALL capable of. If only everyone had these wonderful values, we would achieve Heaven on Earth.

Frank A. from Detroit, MI
January 8, 2010

I never thought I would look forward to PSA's on television but you have reversed that with yours. Bless you and more power to you.

Bruce P. from Mossy Head, FL
January 8, 2010

Thank you so much for these amazing PSAs. I never realized where they were coming from until today. I wish there was a way to give these messages to each and every person on this planet. One kindness at a time.

Susan L from Union City, CA
December 23, 2009

I enjoy this so much and every time I watch it I tear up! I really do appreciate this organization.

Courtney G. from Colorado
December 18, 2009

I enjoy this very much and I appreciate the message that it sends.There is love and hope and peace and we need that in this day. Thank you and God Bless.

Wanda S. from Arcadia, La.
November 16, 2009

Hope in our current economy is a bright light at the end of a tunnel, thank you for caring and sharing.

Jaren D. from Salt Lake City, UT
November 5, 2009

Thank you for the reminder of who we are and why we are here.

Bonnie Z from Cathlamet, WA
November 1, 2009

I'd wish every parent out there to watch these with their kids. It's a good why to illustrate the tried and true values of our society; especially now, when it's most needed. Well done and passed on.

Phil C from NC USA
November 1, 2009

Thank you for giving us strength and hope, reminding us of the most important things in life... Thank you!

Tatiana M. from Wellsboro, PA
October 24, 2009

I gave this CD/book to my Mother for Valentines Day several years ago because I love the message it sends. She passed away a week later. Every time I hear this song, she's right back with me. She would have loved FFABL and what it stands for.

Trisha W. from Orange County, California
October 6, 2009

great stuff!

jim b from new mexico
September 2, 2009

I absolutely love these commercials and this is my favorite one because it has my favorite song in it. It also encourages me to live my life and not to look at the dark side. I'm eleven years old but I try to help and encourage people to live their life and never lose hope.

Krista S. from Overton, Texas
July 12, 2009

My father used to dance with me that way when I was a little girl, with my feet on his. I'm married now but I will always be his baby. Thanks for this. It reminds us that life can be truly enjoyed in its simplest forms.

Amy D. from Dubai, UAE
May 5, 2009

This song stirs me to get UP off the couch, listen to the music of life, not be depressed by the dust, the spilled drinks, the bad behavior, the disappointments and betrayals before that point, and to just GET IN THERE and DANCE! It's time to get up and Dance! Thanks for the motivation.

Valerie S. from Saskatchewan, Canada
May 1, 2009

This commercial sent me to your site because I have long loved this song and it's message. I am thrilled by the site's message and I sent the link to my son as I did the song years ago. This song is perfect.

Sandi P. from Summerland Key, FL
March 29, 2009

This is a brilliant piece. I love the music and the imagery that accompanies it. Currently in my life I am hoping to get a second chance to dance. This spot is great inspiration and I play it several times a day to remind myself that hope is a beautiful thing and that hope never dies. Thank you for the great work that you do.

Ed M. from Alexandria, VA
February 16, 2009

"I hope you dance" ... so much spoken in such few words. The montage that you added with the song makes it much more powerful and the image of the little girl dancing with her father brought tears of happy memories to my eyes. Inspiring.

Bev M. from Canada
December 28, 2008

I can't believe this comes without a price! The best things in life are truly free! There are yet no words to describe the high that resonates from these scripts. Just thank you!

Jacqueline C from Memphis, TN
October 20, 2008

It's so easy to let life overwhelm you and go into survival mode. Thank you for putting a smile on my face this morning and reminding me "to dance". Wishing that everyone will dance today...

Kim C. from Scottsdale, AZ
October 19, 2008

My mother has dedicated this song to both my sister and I. Naturally, when I heard it on TV, I stopped to find out what it was all about. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your site! I will be coming by here for inspiration on a regular basis.

Christy O. from Iowa
September 29, 2008

I remember when I was eleven my mom got me this song on a CD with a book and every time I hear it I think of the wonderful values she has instilled in me, a beautiful song for mothers to their babies. I hope I can pass the book, CD, and more than anything the message on to my babies.

Ebby D. from Abilene, TX
September 13, 2008

Simply WOW. Thanks for sharing.

Susie H. from Reston, VA
June 27, 2008

I love each and every one of these clips! Such uplifting and inspiring messages portrayed! My favorite is this one! Thank you so much, I'm glad these are being shown to people in today's society......

Sara L. from Massachusetts
April 12, 2008

Perfectly Perfect! Denfinately an eye-opener... My boyfriend and I watched this with high hopes of the future! AMAZING WORK...

Claire F. from Lakewood, CA
March 14, 2008

Love this song! We used it for a college graduation! It brought me to this wonderful site! It certainly touches at our heartstrings! Thank you! Thank you! I'll pass it on to all my friends!

Jennie C. from New York, USA
March 8, 2008

When I saw the TV spots, curiosity led me to check out the web site. I kept looking for the "catch" the sales pitch, or some thinly veiled disguise that would reveal the offer. But to my amazement, instead I have found the cure for humanity, which is hope and all the other important messages you have brought to the world...and now I will pass it on.

Dan Allen B. from Portland, Oregon USA
February 27, 2008

This is amazing! The perfect message to accompany a great song! Thanks for sending this kind of energy out into the world. We need it!

Greg I. from Boise, Idaho USA
January 29, 2008

Speachless; this made a tear come to my eye. Times can be tough but like it says we cannot forget to Dance. Love you Zenobia; don't forget to Dance!

M. L. A. from Bournemouth, United Kingdom
January 25, 2008

These are wonderful! Our family sure knows how wonderful people can be when we need help and support. Our family has had three miracles in the last year and are now praying for another as I am now being treated for breast cancer. These videos are in inspiration!!!

ALMA K from STERLING IL
January 23, 2008

I love this song. No matter what happens, let those close to you know how much you love them, never take good things for granted, and above all...enjoy life. I am intent on doing just that. After all, you only get one chance.

Amber N. from Rhode Island, USA
January 7, 2008

I am 22, just getting over a difficult time and have almost lost trust in humanity. However, I know in life there is still something to care about and this spot inspires me a lot. This is the way I enjoy my spare time. Still a long way to go...so live life!!! I hope that everyone can feel this spot in their heart, and feel relieved and encouraged like me.

Moon from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
January 2, 2008

So inspiring, I am a church Leader for a single ministry in Puerto Rico, and a coach to young people. I would love to have a copy of this spot.

MariCarmen D.L. from Fuente Condado, Puerto Rico
December 17, 2007

Great commercials. I use them with my High School students. Do you have a CD available so I could show them on a larger screen?

Jim Irvin from Levelland TX
December 14, 2007

I hope everyone can see this--it's very inspiring, thanks for your efforts!

Raguia B. from Cairo, Egypt
December 2, 2007

What a wonderful commercial! It brings tears to my eyes every time I see it. Thank you.

Marty D. from Abingdon, Maryland, USA
November 29, 2007

I played this song for my mother to send a message to her grandchildren at her funeral. She lived her life to this song!

Marilyn M. from Hanover, Maryland USA
October 29, 2007

I love this commercial! With all the hate, anger, and negativity we hear of in the world it is wonderful to be reminded by this organization that the good things far out-weigh the bad - keep spreading the message!

Derek T. from Lafayette, Colorado USA
October 13, 2007

A neighbor and friend of ours recently lost his battle with cancer leaving behind his wife, son and daughter. When I saw his wife today and saw the tears when she described how much she missed him, it just made the tears flow when I saw this spot tonight. We all need to enjoy life to the fullest, and help others to do the same. Pass it on...

Skip V. from Colorado, USA
October 13, 2007

I am 64 years old and an author who started late in life. Publishing can be discouraging, but this video inspires me "to dance" through the places in my mind and continue writing.

Sharon S. from Vancouver, WA, USA
October 1, 2007

Life is a journey and this video and song inspires us to make this journey and realize that we have only one life and let's not waste it.

Ingrid S. from Abbeville, South Carolina USA
September 1, 2007

I loved it! I would like to see more of these on TV. Seen many but love them. Keep it up! Inspiration is what is needed today.

Cindy B. from Palmdale, California USA
August 27, 2007

Every thought has a particular vibration. We can send people loving, positive, encouraging thoughts. Thank you very much.

Delfin C. from Taiwan
August 18, 2007

Mass media need to be flooded with value-laden material. These FBL video clips are a positive contribution in this regard. I hope to see this effort replicated worldwide.

Zen U. from Macau S.A.R.
August 14, 2007

WOW, brought me back to dancing on my own fathers feet as a little girl. Living life to the fullest, with peace and love is the best gift we can teach all our children!

Penny M. from Oswego, New York USA
August 10, 2007

A reminder to always be mindful.

Sophia M. from Honolulu, HI
July 24, 2007

If only there could be more people with the generous and creative souls of those in the family who make this whole foundation possible. Your work is needed and noticed. Thank you.

leigh h. from middletown, pa
July 10, 2007

I was seven months pregnant the first time I heard this song. With tears running down my face, I couldn't imagine more perfect words to pass on to my daughter...I still cry EVERY time I hear this song and my daughter just smiles because she knows.

Michelle L. from Falmouth, Maine
June 13, 2007

This really helped my realize that I forget to dance. I don't dance enough. Now I will remember. Thank you for the beautiful video and song. I hope you dance.

Tina S. from Baltimore, Maryland
June 8, 2007

this is good

Ahmed from Egypt
June 4, 2007

Es un mensaje precioso, gracias...

Marcos A from Santiago, Chile
May 25, 2007

Absolutely brilliant! I love your message and your work.

Vince T from New Mexico, USA
May 18, 2007

This is my all-time favorite commercial. I think the editors should be give large kudos because of the way the pictures blend so seamlessly from one to another. This commercial has been such an inspiration to me. After a bad auto accident and bouts with 2 different cancers plus chemo, I have taken back my life and continue to do whatever I can with my limited abilities. My trees and gardens are more beautiful than ever and are a home to wildlife. I try to teach myself something new each day, and give something back to someone else. When I feel down, I go here to the site, play it and feel I can go on.

Irene S. from Pennsylvania
May 17, 2007

Fabulous! Absolutely fabulous! We should all be dancing...

Jean B from Australia
May 5, 2007

...i will dance...

Paulo F from Portugal
April 23, 2007

Wonderful combination of music and video. All who are responsible should be proud. Outstanding message for whole world.

Fred B from Martinsville, Va 24112
April 1, 2007

Great song, profound message! Well done! I hope everyone in this world watch this.

Jung-in Kim from Seould, Korea
March 22, 2007

I would like to see these commercials on my e-mail.

Anonymous
March 5, 2007

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