[Intro — spoken] For a long time I thought peace on Earth Would be like an event Turns out It’s more like a long walk [Verse 1] Mornings open in ordinary ways Sunlight Beamin’ through a window at the kitchen sink Sippin’ on a coffee drink Watchin’ the Birds who never stop to think All born of countless history’s choices not our own Into questions and uncertainties Still Our weaving pathzs crossed On this journey through time and space On a miracle Blue and Green Planet Orbiting the Sun with our Moon One Land, One Sky, One Sea Where The Tide touches all three And We are Nature And Nature are We [Chorus] Before I know your name I choose wonder Before I know your reasons I listen You don’t owe me anything Do I owe you? [Verse 2] Years taught me how to stand How to greet others with open heart, mind, and hand With thoughtful care and empathy Tryin’ to live, to live and let be To help and give to those who offer need [Pre-Chorus] Every face A hidden past Every connection Could be your last [Chorus] Before I know your name I choose wonder Before I know your story I feel awe The world keeps turning Humans keep learning Still I leave a little light on [Bridge — music widens] Happiness comes and goes Like weather across the water Meaning moves slower I stopped asking life To bring me joy And Life Goes on Precious moments one by one [Final Chorus — open, lifted] Before I know your name I choose wonder Before I know your fears I stay warm Before I know your heart I honor grace You walk your Road I walk Mine Still Our meeting matters And That is enough [Outro — voice and piano] I head West You head East I bid you Peace And I remain
