Intro: G C G C G C G C
verse 1
G C G C
The scarecrow stood with his head held high
G C G C
Admiring the view from the hill
G C G C
The waterfall scattered its glistening jewels
G C G C
As the heron stood gracefully still
D G
It seemed I looked without seeing
C G D
I failed to grasp what I saw
C G D G
For all of Nature's beautiful gifts
F G
I blissfully chose to ignore
Interlude: G C G C G C G C
verse 2
G C G C
Sandy beaches and soft swelling tides
G C G C
Invite the inquisitive young
G C G C
And caviar, oysters and pate de foie
G C G C
Invite the discerning tongue
D G
So comes the desire to be lost awhile
C G D
In the depths of the forest glade
C G D G
Midst the cool deep greens where ancient oaks
F G
Cast wonderous spells in their shade
Interlude: G C G C G C G C
verse 3
G C G C
And if sometimes I feel in retrospect
G C G C
A regret for the waste of my youth
G C G C
Then I pause to reflect that I still have time
G C G C
Before growing long in the tooth
D G
To achieve all the things that I should have achieved
C G D
When idleness led me astray
C G D G
And being aware of what I have missed
F G F G
I'm extending my use of the day