[Intro] Half a glass, nine opinions Pass it round, let’s hear ’em [Verse 1] One says, “More would’ve been better,” with a ruler in his hand One says, “Look what’s left,” and makes a little stand One counts every bubble like a debt that must be paid One sees room for lemonade [Pre-Chorus] Same clear rim, same table top Different little stories that don’t stop [Chorus] Half full, half empty, set it down and see A little bit of what you think is what you’re gonna read Half full, half empty, either way it’s true There’s enough to start with, and there’s room for me and you [Verse 2] The careful one says, “Measure it,” the dreamer says, “Refill” The comic draws a mustache on the glass beside the sill The skeptic checks the label, the optimist says, “Cheers” The tired one just wants cold water after years [Pre-Chorus] Same clear rim, same table top Different little stories that don’t stop [Chorus] Half full, half empty, set it down and see A little bit of what you think is what you’re gonna read Half full, half empty, either way it’s true There’s enough to start with, and there’s room for me and you [Spoken] Nobody’s wrong about the water. But if you’re thirsty, pass the pitcher. [Bridge] Some days I count what’s missing Some days I bless what came Some days I rinse the glass out And start the count again [Final Chorus] Half full, half empty, set it down and see A little bit of what you think is what you’re gonna read Half full, half empty, either way it’s true There’s enough to start with, and there’s room for me and you Half full, half empty, let the labels slide We can share the water and still keep our own side [Outro] Pass it round, let ’em say Same glass, another day
