Intro
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[Verse 1]
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What a perfect afternoon
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to listen to my grandpop's uke
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(you know) I never got to hear him play
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but he’d be glad to see it put to use
[Verse 2]
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I wonder if he hears these strings
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I wonder if he hears these tunes
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you know Nan is lovely as can be
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you sure know how to pick a view
oh oh oh oh
[Instrumental]
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[Verse 3]
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Man it’s such a perfect day
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he wouldn’t want it any other way
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he’d be sipping on some sweet iced tea
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and probably thinking of new story
[Verse 4]
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The more I get to know your girl
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the more I get she misses you
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but she would never change her mind
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she would carry it again for you
[Instrumental]
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[Chorus]
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I woke up thankful today
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thankful for May
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thankful for the good vibes flowing in my veins
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thankful for peace and the air that I breathe
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thankful God smiles when he sees you and me
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I woke up thankful today
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thankful for May
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thankful for the good vibes flowing in my veins
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thankful for peace and the air that I breathe
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thankful God smiles when he sees you and me
[Outro]
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