The trees are always optimistic And fill their branches with new leaves I raise my arms into the coolness of the shade And I say thank you You left your watch down by the tideline And found your joy there on the ocean We marked the time with the beating of our hearts And I say thank you I was happy just to be there When time stood still Tracing the outline of the bay And taking field notes on the subject of an endless day The sun rejoiced on the horizon And danced into the wildness of the sea I couldn't help but smile as it gave its final warmth And I say thank you I was happy just to be there When time stood still Tracing the outline of the bay And taking field notes on the subject of an endless day ♪ We didn't need to own an orchard To taste the sweetness of the summer And take the time to count our blessings one by one And I say thank you ♪ I was happy just to be there When time stood still Tracing the outline of the bay And taking field notes on the subject of an endless day