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[Verse 1]
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The scarecrow stood with his head held high
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Admiring the view from the hill
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The waterfall scattered its glistening jewels
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As the heron stood gracefully still
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It seemed I looked without seeing
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I failed to grasp what I saw
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For all of Nature's beautiful gifts
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I blissfully chose to ignore


[Interlude]
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[Verse 2]
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Sandy beaches and soft swelling tides
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Invite the inquisitive young
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And caviar, oysters and pate de foie
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Invite the discerning tongue
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So comes the desire to be lost awhile
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In the depths of the forest glade
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Midst the cool deep greens where ancient oaks
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Cast wonderous spells in their shade


[Interlude]
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[Verse 3]
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And if sometimes I feel in retrospect
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A regret for the waste of my youth
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Then I pause to reflect that I still have time
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Before growing long in the tooth
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To achieve all the things that I should have achieved
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When idleness led me astray
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And being aware of what I have missed
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I'm extending my use of the day