[Intro - soft autumn ambience, leaves rustling, distant birds, warm keys] Woke up and the window felt different today Little bit of summer finally slipped away Sun came through with a softer kind of gold And the morning air said, “Something’s about to unfold” [Beat begins building] So I grabbed my shoes Stepped outside Took one breath And smiled real wide Yeah... I know this feeling. [Verse 1] First cool morning with the sun coming through Whole world looking like it woke up brand-new Trees getting ready for a wardrobe change Funny how familiar can suddenly feel strange Coffee cups steaming, people pulling sleeves Sidewalk getting covered up in runaway leaves Summer had its moment, and I loved it while it stayed But you don't have to chase a season when it's ready for a change [Pre-Chorus] Maybe that's the lesson Maybe that's the sign Everything keeps moving And that's perfectly fine [Chorus] It's the first cool morning Feel that change in the air Yesterday was beautiful But I don't have to live there Let the old leaves tumble Let tomorrow find its way There's a whole new kind of beautiful Walking toward me today First cool morning New song forming I can feel my whole heart warming Summer's gone, but I'm not mourning I'm alive I'm awake And I'm ready for the change [Verse 2] Used to think that changing meant you're losing what you knew Now I think it's making room for something coming through Every branch gets lighter when it finally lets things fall Maybe holding everything ain't strength at all Got some plans that didn't happen Got some roads I never took Got some chapters that turned different Than the ending in my book But look at me Still standing Still laughing Still becoming something new Turns out life can change its colors And still look beautiful on you [Pre-Chorus] So bring another season Bring another page I ain't scared of growing I ain't scared of change [Chorus] It's the first cool morning Feel that change in the air Yesterday was beautiful But I don't have to live there Let the old leaves tumble Let tomorrow find its way There's a whole new kind of beautiful Walking toward me today First cool morning New song forming I can feel my whole heart warming Summer's gone, but I'm not mourning I'm alive I'm awake And I'm ready for the change [Bridge - music pulls back, warm bass and handclaps] You ever notice... A tree doesn't apologize When its colors start to change Doesn't look at yesterday And beg to stay the same It just stands there in the sunlight Red and yellow, bold and bright Maybe changing isn't losing Maybe changing... [Beat drops] IS LIFE! [Fast Rap] New breeze, new day, new beat, let's go Little more wisdom than a year ago Got dirt on my shoes, got hope in my chest Don't need perfect, I'm giving my best Fall down, get up, that's how we grow Can't stop seasons, so roll with the flow Old fear talking? Tell it, “Not today” I've got too much living headed my way Leaves keep spinning when the north wind blows Life keeps teaching and Sister Grace knows You can miss what was and still move ahead Keep the good in your heart, leave the weight where it fell New month, new chance, new view, new sound Feet on the earth and I'm holding my ground If change comes knocking, I'm opening wide COME ON, AUTUMN! I'm ready to ride! [Final Chorus - huge uplifting vocals] It's the first cool morning Feel that change in the air Yesterday was beautiful And I'm thankful I was there Let the old leaves tumble Let tomorrow find its way There's a whole new kind of beautiful Waiting for me today First cool morning New song forming I can feel my whole heart warming Summer's gone, but I'm not mourning I'm alive I'm awake I've got another chance to say... [Music drops] Thank You, God... For another day. [Final beat returns] FIRST COOL MORNING! New season! New page! Same heart... Growing a brand-new way. [Outro - beat fades into rustling leaves and footsteps] Keep walking. There's more beautiful up ahead.
