The rocking horse came From an old oak tree Just missed the house When it was hit by lightning My daddy painted that horse A midnight blue Shooting stars and silver horseshoes And it was something magic out of something frightening [Chorus] That's how I live my life I take it as it comes And I find the hidden love When it's pouring down on me In my mind I see The rocking horse inside the tree A broken heart Means deeper feelings A thorn in the flesh Means room for healing Oh salt in your tears Can open your eyes Wounded years Make you realize It's just something magic out of something frightening [Repeat Chorus] [Bridge] Things aren't always as they seem Take the nightmare from my dreams [Repeat Chorus]