Lyrics

The Ride by Beverly Graham
When I was younger, my life was like a storm
All turbulence and thunder, erupting without warning
My fists raised to the heavens, blowing with the wind
Peace did not come easy, but it's come
And I find Love slips gently with the passing of the years
Into a warm and peaceful place inside
Although it feels like touching the hand of an old friend
I sure am glad I did not miss the ride

Well people often say to me they don't know how I do it
But I do not know any other way to live my life
I call on a higher power, that's how I get through it
Wisdom is illusive, but sufficient for the day
And love enfolds me softly like a cover made of silk
With a steady fire burning deep inside
Although I feel contentment with the sense of calm I found
I sure am glad I did not miss the ride

And I wake every morning and I take another breath
Sometimes the tears fall gently down my face
And I am finally comfortable, Living in my skin
I no longer feel the need to win the race

And Love is the deep stillness as eyes gaze into mine
And I have no need to turn my face and hide
Though I was sometimes queasy with the roller coaster spin
I sure am glad I did not miss the ride
And sometimes that damn roller coaster scared me half to death
But I sure am glad I chose to take the ride