Up at three am to music Whole and waiting like a friend Always written in a spirit I can hear it as it's penned Some men hold to what they earn And others take, but call it fair Few will value what they learn Hold it fast, but have a care Gifted by the words I know Gifted as I let the lyric flow Gifted just to see it through Gifted, not for me (No, it's not for me) I give the gift for you Neighbor kids can hear me singing Ask me how the song is made Strike a chord and try to reach it Teach it to the one who stayed Watch it catch and see it take Same as me when I was young Feel the music they will make Know who they will walk among Gifted by the song I feel Hear the word and set it down Only saying what is real Letting go of fake renown The only thing I take away Is what I'm gifted every day It isn't theirs It isn't mine Its always yours Every line! Gifted by the words I know Gifted as I let the lyric flow Gifted just to see it through Gifted, not for me (No, it's not for me....) I give the gift for you
