Be thankful, then, all your life; don't think twice Good things can come even on the worst of days When I was down and feeling absurd in the shadow of the night A simple man started singing to me a hymn of hope and life Because you live Be thankful, then, all your life; don't think twice Good friends will stand by your side in the worst of hours A black-eyed man told me all of his tears could fill a riverbed But you bring hope to the hurting and sad and sorrow will not last Sorrow will not last Because you live