I was rushing through the morning grey
On just another random day
I picked a dandelion from the ground
And the world stopped spinning 'round
While the clouds drew pictures in blue
Trees whispered the whole way through
I tried to keep a steady pace
But the sunlight held me in place
I just love the beautiful things
The painted sky that evening brings
I keep saying, "I'll be there by ten"
Then the sunset changes my plans again
I just love the beautiful things
And all the joy they can bring
It's a blessing, and it's a crime
But I'm happy losing all my time
My coffee's getting cold on the shelf
Because a spider has outdone herself
Silver-thread lace home in the hall
It's so big, and she's just so small
Now the puddles reflect up to space
The rain is writing riddles on my face
I was taking a walk in the dark
Now I'm finding constellations in the park
I just love the beautiful things
Like the painted sky that evening brings
I keep saying, "I'll be there by ten"
Then the sunset changes my plans again
I just love the beautiful things
And all the joy they can bring
It's a blessing, and it's a crime
But I'm happy losing all my time
So much feeling for one small chest
To have this birdsong in my breath
If wonder is a weight, then let me feel the crush
The world speaks loud while my mind is hushed
