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Things You Find

(Brian Hendrix)

Something that most of us don't realize 'til we're older is that those dreams we had when we were young were granted, just not in the way we thought. Many of us end up happy and content, though not with the things we assumed would have made us so in our youth. This song is just about that.

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The old man had worked for ages
Chased his fortune since he wore a young man's shoes
Though he never made his millions 
He'll just smile and tell you that he didn't lose 
He's had a wife for fifty years
A lot of good times, a lot of tears
And a bunch of things he never thought he'd have
Now in his winter he just thinks
Holds his grandkids, and gives his thanks
Ain't no regrets to keep him from looking back

His grandchildren play and sing
He's richer than he ever dreamed

(Chorus) 
You can search the world all over
Look around from high to low
But you'll still not find a single thing
To take with you when you go
Happiness is just contentment
That's how serenity's defined
Life's not about the things you seek
But about the things you find 


She thought hard work and education
Were the only ways in life to get ahead 
With relentless dedication 
She persevered but just fell down instead 
She chalked it all up to bad luck
Stepped off the path and fell in love
Now has a little girl who needs her every day
When she says "Mommy, I love you" 
Those eyes of green turn ocean blue
This road she's traveled is one she'd never change

Her heart's full of a mother's love
She now has all that she could want 

(Chorus)

(Bridge)
When all is said and done
And you ain't done all you said
Maybe you'll find those dreams you once had
Just don't compare to what you have 
Maybe you never reached the top
The things you wanted, out of reach
Now that you've grown up and you've settled down
Find that you found all that you need 

(Chorus) 

© Brian Hendrix 2020

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