Stairs Lyrics - Arlo Guthrie

Every now and again when the world seems blue 

And all of the trials there disappear in you 

They say that there's a way to get across the bridge 

But I wouldn't be standing here upon this ridge 

If I thought that I knew 

That the way to get across to you 

Was this high and winding stair, I'd be there 

I saw the destiny of nations on TV 

I didn't want to miss it so I didn't go to sleep 

It really was exciting when the whole world turned to rust 

But I wouldn't be human and made out of this dust 

You hold me very closely as we walk along the sand 

You tell me that you'll meet me where the water meets the land 

I know I ain't the only one to feel so minute 

But I wouldn't be standing here looking so cute 

There will be time enough for sorrow 

I'll be there, I'll be there 

Yesterday's gone until tomorrow 

I don't care, I don't care 

Ever since the world began and back before that too 

You took me in your confidence and told me I was you 

It just seems kind of funny now to walk along the path 

And I wouldn't be standing here about to laugh