[Verse 1] I used to curse the weather For the plans it pulled apart I kept a list of strangers To explain my restless heart Then I found the small brass handle On the gate beside my feet Turned it once, cleared the weeds out Made a path I could repeat [Pre-Chorus] I can’t steer the passing traffic Can’t rewind a closing door But I can choose the next small action And what I’m building it for [Chorus] I’ve got a hand on the handle I’ve got a say in the way I can’t command every river But I can shape where I lay One honest move, then another A little more room to begin I’m done blaming the weather I’m learning to work with the wind [Verse 2] I set the phone down at breakfast Put the good knife by the board Called my sister, kept my promise Fixed the latch that wouldn’t hold Not a miracle by morning Just a room I helped arrange Every choice that I can reach for Makes a little space for change [Pre-Chorus] I can’t steer the passing traffic Can’t rewind a closing door But I can choose the next small action And what I’m building it for [Chorus] I’ve got a hand on the handle I’ve got a say in the way I can’t command every river But I can shape where I lay One honest move, then another A little more room to begin I’m done blaming the weather I’m learning to work with the wind [Bridge] Let the rain fall where it wants to Let the old plans wash away There’s a seed tin in the cupboard There’s a patch of dirt to claim I don’t need to own the whole sky I just need to tend this ground When I put my hands to something Hope is something I have found [Final Chorus] I’ve got a hand on the handle I’ve got a say in the way I can’t command every river But I can shape where I lay One honest move, then another A little more room to begin I’m done blaming the weather I’m learning to work with the wind I’m learning to work with the wind
