Billy Gilman - Morning Gift
WORDS BY MATTIE J.T.STEPANEK
MUSIC BY JAMES T. SLATER
FROM THE BOOK HOPE THROUGH HEARTSONGS
Don't you love the morning when you go outside
And there on the ground is a fresh perfect green leaf
A leaf floating from the quiet summer trees
Just resting on the grass and waiting to be discovered
Touch the treasure and pick it up gently
And feel the excitement of a new leaf with no tears
No marks and no holes
It is the sign of healing and future
Don't you just love the morning
When you're reminded of the special gifts of life
Don't you love the morning when you go outside
And there on the ground is a fresh perfect green leaf
A leaf floating from the quiet summer trees
Just resting on the grass and waiting to be discovered
Touch the treasure and pick it up gently
And feel the excitement of a new leaf with no tears
No marks and no ho