[Intro] [solo acoustic piano, rubato opening, playful glissando] [Main Theme] [steady 4/4 swing rhythm, syncopated right-hand melody, bright and bouncy] [left-hand walking bass line enters with a wink] Verse 1) The morning sun is climbing, I’ve got nowhere I must be No boss to call, no clock to punch, just the road ahead of me The tires on the pavement, they hum a steady tune I’ve got all the hours in the world, from morning until noon (Pre-Chorus) I paid my dues in sweat and time, I filled the coffers up Now I’m drinking from the well I built, from my own silver cup No one’s holding the reins now, I chart my own design The future’s not a finish line, it’s a long, long, winding line (Chorus) And I’m not slowing down, I’m just shifting gears Finding more to love with every passing year Got the time, got the means, got the fire in my soul This ain’t growing old, this is taking control I’m riding the crest, I’m feeling alive This is the best part of the ride (Verse 2) The garden needs my fingers, the workshop needs my hands I've got a dozen hobbies, and I understand The art of doing nothing, a hammock in the shade But also the adventure of a brand new bridge I’ve made (Pre-Chorus) The money’s just a number that lets the freedom flow I don’t chase it anymore, I just let it grow Enough to keep the tank full, enough to ease the mind The only thing I’m running from is being left behind (Chorus) 'Cause I’m not slowing down, I’m just shifting gears Finding more to love with every passing year Got the time, got the means, got the fire in my soul This ain’t growing old, this is taking control I’m riding the crest, I’m feeling alive This is the best part of the ride (Bridge) I won't let the old man in, won't let him take the wheel I see the wisdom in my bones, but the passion’s still so real I'll rest when the sun goes down, I'll dream when the night is deep But 'til then, I've got promises of wonder left to keep (Final Chorus) I’m not slowing down, I’m just shifting gears Defying the gravity of all the years Got the health, got the wealth, got the heart to let it show This ain't the final act, this is the encore show I’m riding the crest, I’m feeling alive This is the best part of the ride (Outro) Yeah, the best part of the ride... With the wind in my face, and the world open wide... This is the best part of the ride.
