For Goodness Sake
Chuck Ragan Lyrics

Simple backbeats seem to soothe me.
I find comfort in uncomplicated rhythms.

If i could hold them i would let's say,
If I could, I would hold onto those simple backbeats.

Take some rest as if not wicked.
Take a break without feeling guilty.

And walk around enjoying silence.
Find peace and contentment in quiet surroundings.

A world away, elders gather.
Somewhere in the world, wise elders come together.

Speak their tongue and hardly falter.
They speak in their native language with ease and certainty.

With words of bound, joy and grievance,
Their words express both constraint, happiness, and sadness.

Simple songs, work and penance.
They sing simple songs and believe in hard work and sacrifice.

To drawn hate like a stone,
Don't let hate consume you.

And walk the path overgrown.
Take the harder road and persevere.

Never to lay awake,
Never stay up at night worrying.

And if so for goodness sake.
And if you do, don't let it consume you.

Well down the road the deer are crossing,
In the distance, deer are moving across the road.

And the grass is greener where they're walking.
The grass looks greener where the deer are walking.

Rattling beasts and heavy movements,
Loud machines are disrupting the peace and quiet of nature.

Mark them now son before we lose them.
Take note of these sights before they disappear.

Bear your arms ever so wisely,
Choose your weapons thoughtfully.

Or burn them all if you have no need.
Discard what you don't need properly.

And dress to kill but kill so kindly.
Be prepared for any situation, but use violence only if necessary.

A hollow heart's too weak and weary.
Don't let yourself become cold and empty.

Now call me crazy but all the old ways,
I may sound crazy, but the simple ways of the past are disappearing.

Of living simple are simply fading.
Living a simple life is becoming more difficult.

All we buy is time before we die,
All we can purchase in life is time before we pass on.

And lay on down desensitized.
We can become numb to the world around us as we age.

A wise old friend recently told me:
I recently received wise advice from an elderly friend.

"An idle mind is the devils playpen".
"Being unproductive can lead to negative thoughts and actions."

Mind the gaps and watch them closely.
Be aware of the potential pitfalls in life and watch out for them.

Spread the love but choose your friends wisely.
Be kind and loving to others, but be careful who you trust.

Love yourself to love your family,
Take care of yourself so you can be a better family member.

And find the difference between wants and needs.
Understand the distinction between things you want and things you need.

Be sure to stop and count your blessings,
Take time to appreciate what you have.

Smell the roses and fight for something.
Enjoy life's simple moments and have a purpose or passion to strive for.

To drawn hate like a stone,
Don't let hate consume you.

And walk the path overgrown.
Take the harder road and persevere.

Never to lay awake,
Never stay up at night worrying.

And if so for goodness sake.
And if you do, don't let it consume you.

Now call me crazy but all the old ways,
I may sound crazy, but the simple ways of the past are disappearing.

Of living simple are simply fading.
Living a simple life is becoming more difficult.

All we buy is time before we die,
All we can purchase in life is time before we pass on.

And lay on down desensitized.
We can become numb to the world around us as we age.