THE TABLE (Blessings Before the Meal)

[INTRO] Alright now… someone said a little voice has something to say. [VERSE 1 ] Some folks bow their heads real low, Some peek up and smile ‘cause the candles glow. Some whisper blessings soft and clear, Some just sit quiet ‘cause they’re glad to be here. [PRE-CHORUS] But then she climbs up on her chair, Little hands folded, flyaway hair— And suddenly the whole room stills, Like grace walked in and time stood still. [CHORUS] Blessings before the meal, From the heart of a little girl Who made the whole world feel. Bow if you want to, smile if you don’t, Love is big enough for both. Yeah we all take a breath and feel Blessings before the meal. [VERSE 2 ] She says, “I’m thankful for the rolls Mom burned, And for Papa’s jokes that I don’t learn.” “I’m thankful for this turkey, and our happy little space… And even if you don’t pray—today I’ll say it just in case.” [PRE-CHORUS ] And whether you say “Amen” Or grin at her instead, That tiny voice of gratitude Connects every heart she read. [CHORUS] Blessings before the meal, From the heart of a little girl Who made the whole room feel. Bow if you want to, grin if you don’t, Home is big enough for both. Yeah we all take a breath and feel Blessings before the meal. [BRIDGE ] (Call) “What’re you thankful for?” (Response, kids) “The pie we’re gonna eat!” (Call) “What else you got?” (Response, adults) “Good laughs and good seats!” (Call) “What’s her blessing mean?” (Response, harmony) “We’re one big fam’ly still!” (Call) “And what’s grace again?” (Response, full group) “A little voice that fills!” [FINAL CHORUS ] Blessings before the meal, For the shy and the bold ones, For the young and the old ones. Bow if you want to, laugh if you don’t, Love is big enough for both. Yeah that little girl made us feel Blessings before the meal. [OUTRO ] “…okay… now let’s eat.”