It'll Shine When It Shines

The old cat on the roof

He could stand a little push

'Cause he's got

Nine good lives to live

But like my mama said

You only live till you're dead

And you got to give

And give, and give

There's a pebble in the pond

Going on and on

Making waves and tides

And ripples and rain

There's a leaf in the wind

That don't know where to end

Chasing days and ways

And wishes and dreams

Seems like everyone is out

Looking for the sun

Singing rain and pain

On he who hesitates

But it'll shine when it shines

You might think I'm wasting time

But I'm just a good old boy

That's learned to wait

Wipperwil's in the dawn

Pretty soon he'll be gone

And he's got one good song to sing

But like my daddy said

It's in your heart not your head

And you've got to sing

And sing, and sing

There's a window in the wall

Looking out on it all

Leaving fears and tears

And troubles alone

There's a fire in the stove

Keeping out the cold

Warming wine and winters

And babies and homes

Seems like everyone is out

Looking for the sun

Singing rain and pain

On he who hesitates

But it'll shine when it shines

You might think I'm wasting time

But I'm just a good old boy

That's learned to wait

Yes, I'm just a good old boy

That's learned to wait