[Intro — spoken softly] 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] Morning opens in ordinary ways Sun Light beamin’ through a window at the kitchen sink While Sippin’ on a coffee drink Watchin’ the birds who never stop to think All born of countless history’s choices not our own On this journey through time A world with no survival guarantees Still This miracle day arrived, our weaving paths crossed On Our Blue and Green Planet in space 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 story I give grace You don’t owe me anything Do I owe you? [Verse 2] Years taught me how to stand How to greet others with open 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 heart I choose wonder Before I hear your reasons I listen The world keeps turning Human minds 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 Keeps handing 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 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 stay
