Today
Words and Music by Randy Sparks
from An Evening With John Denver (1975)
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Rit. Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine
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I'll taste your strawberries I'll drink your sweet wine
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A million tomorrow shall all pass away
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'Ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today.
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I'll be a dandy and I'll be a rover
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you know who I am by the songs that I sing
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I'll feast at your table I'll sleep in your clover
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who cares what tomorrow shall bring
Rit. Today...
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I can't be contented with yesterday's glory
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I can't live on promises winter to spring
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Today is my moment now is my story
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I'll laugh and I'll cry and I'll sing
Rit. Today...