Grateful
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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I've got a warm place to sleep
Some nights I lie awake counting gifts
Instead of counting sheep
I've got a heart that can hold love
I've got a mind that can think
There may be times when I lose the light
But I can't stay depressed
When I remeber how I'm blessed
Grateful, grateful
Truly grateful I am
Grateful, grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful
In a city of strangers
I've got a family of friends
No matter what rocks and brambles fill the way
I know that they will stay until the end
I feel a hand holding my hand
It's not a hand you can see
But on the road to the promised land
This hand will shepherd me
Through delight and despair
Holding tight and always there
Grateful, grateful
Truly grateful I am
Grateful, grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful
It's not that I don't want a lot
Or hope for more, or dream of more
But giving thanks for what I've got
Makes me so much happier than keeping score
In a world that can bring pain
I will still take each chance
For I believe that whatever the terrain
Our feet can learn to dance
Whatever stone life may sling
We can moan or we can sing
Grateful, grateful
Truly grateful I am
Grateful, grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful
The song "Grateful" by Michael Feinstein is a beautiful expression of gratitude for the small yet significant things in life that we sometimes take for granted. The song highlights the singer's appreciation for having a roof over his head, a warm place to sleep, a heart that can hold love, and a mind that can think. During sleepless nights, instead of counting sheep, he counts his blessings, and this helps him to overcome any depression that he might be facing. Even in dark times, he is aware of the good things in his life that he can be grateful for.
Michael Feinstein also expresses his gratitude for having a family of friends in a city of strangers. He acknowledges that even when the road is rocky and filled with brambles, his friends will always be there to support him. The song's beautiful imagery of a hand holding his hand, not a hand that you can see, but one that will guide him through the rough terrain towards the coveted promised land, is awe-inspiring.
In conclusion, "Grateful" is a beautiful song that reminds us of the importance of being grateful for the simple things in our lives. It's a song that encourages us to reflect on our blessings and to appreciate the people around us who make our lives more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a roof over my head
I have a place to live
I've got a warm place to sleep
I have a comfortable place to sleep
Some nights I lie awake counting gifts
Sometimes I spend time reflecting on the good things in my life
Instead of counting sheep
Rather than counting to fall asleep
I've got a heart that can hold love
I am capable of love
I've got a mind that can think
I am capable of thinking
There may be times when I lose the light
There may be times when I am unhappy
And let my spirits sink
And feel low
But I can't stay depressed
But I cannot remain unhappy
When I remember how I'm blessed
When I remember the good things in my life
Grateful, grateful
I am grateful
Truly grateful I am
I am truly grateful
Truly blessed
I am truly fortunate
And duly grateful
And grateful in a fitting manner
In a city of strangers
Among unfamiliar people
I've got a family of friends
I have close friends
No matter what rocks and brambles fill the way
No matter what difficulties I face
I know that they will stay until the end
I know that my friends will always support me
I feel a hand holding my hand
I feel supported
It's not a hand you can see
This support is not visible
But on the road to the promised land
But during the journey to success
This hand will shepherd me
This support will guide me
Through delight and despair
Through happy and sad times
Holding tight and always there
Offering unwavering support
It's not that I don't want a lot
I have desires
Or hope for more, or dream of more
Or have expectations and aspirations
But giving thanks for what I've got
But being appreciative of what I already have
Makes me so much happier than keeping score
Makes me much happier than obsessively seeking more
In a world that can bring pain
In a world that can be difficult
I will still take each chance
I will still take risks
For I believe that whatever the terrain
Because I believe that no matter the obstacle
Our feet can learn to dance
I can learn to be joyful
Whatever stone life may sling
Whatever hardship may come my way
We can moan or we can sing
I can choose to complain or be content
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUDITH ABBOTT, BRUCE DUNSTAN, PAUL GRECO, DARREN HAMER, NIGEL HUNTER, ALICE NUTTER, LOUISE WATTS, ALLEN WHALLEY
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@Linda42MC
I am listening to this over and over again these days. Even in these perilous times, I have much to be grateful for--and this song is one of them, reminding me of all the others.
@MarthaKite
Stunning. Such an incredible song - and on this Thanksgiving Eve in the US, utterly expresses how I feel in my life. "I've got a family of friends..." *perfect*. Thank you.
@barbaral.7645
I also first heard this powerful and lovely song on WBAI in New York just two years ago. David Kenny has played it every year between Thanksgiving and New Years for quite some time. I was absolutely captivated by it when I heard the first version, which I believe was a studio demo. It has since been recorded by many artists. The message is so profound that it has lead me to other compositions by Mr. Bucchino. Among other things I'm truly grateful for his amazing talent.
@Rememberthenradio
Art Garfunkel also does a beautiful job when he sings it.
@joannedevine14
David Kenny is wonderful! I've been introduced to so much through his radio show, this song definitly
@mildredramirez5850
WOW!!! That's all I can say. This is what we need to teach our children
@drcrumpler
First time hearing this just today & have fallen in love with it. It's tough to hear as I lost my wonderful wife to sarcoidosis just a couple months ago. It's difficult but do-able in counting God's blessings in all of this. My son & I know where she is today (in the presence of Jesus) & for that, we are indeed what Mr. Feinstein sings,....."Grateful." Pray for me please, there's a lot of rough "first times' ahead as we move to the end of the year.
@karenwood7912
David, my love & prayers are with you & your son while you navigate this painful time. Please know there are many souls embracing you now & always. Take care.♥️🙏🏽
@orvtimlaw
Beautiful performance. Brian Stokes Mitchell does an incredible performance of this great song with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. LOVE THIS SONG!
@ericburns9132
It's a great song and I love all the versions of it. But in my opinion the best version of Grateful in my opinion was by Art Garfunkel, who was actually the first person to perform and record this song. He recorded it for his live album Across America, and recorded it again when Grateful was turned into a Children's book, and they made a CD where John played the piano and Art sang it and both versions are spectacular, Grateful was made for Art Garfunkel's voice in my opinion. And I love all the other versions of Grateful, I love Michael Feinstein's version, Amanda McBroom's version, David Campbell's version and many more versions, but I love Art Garfunkel's version the best.