Tom Root - Grateful

Words and music by Tom Root, copyright 2006 Tom Root: guitars, mandolin, bass and vocals Lyrics: I’m grateful for my life although there’s been pain I’m grateful for the loved ones I’ll not see again For bright summer skies that darken with rain We need it, and I am grateful I’m grateful for the sweet hand that I’ve held in mine I’m grateful for the sweet dreams I woke up to find Like wild summer berries that drop from the vine I love them, and I am grateful There’s much too much for me to say There’s so much for which I am grateful But who gave all these things away? If you see him, please tell him I’m grateful I’m grateful for good friends, good bread and good wine And forgiveness, oh, yes, I’m grateful There’s much too much for me to say There’s so much for which I am grateful But who gave all these things away? If you see him, please tell him I’m grateful When my life is over and I wander no more I’ll be grateful for the sight of that beautiful shore If the water’s too wide, won’t you please take me o’e