Don McLean - It's a Beautiful Life lyrics

I wish my brain would operate
Instead of standing still
It's all so complicated the thread of my own
Thoughts is disappearing to
What seems to be a logical conclusion
I guess I've run out of ideas
I've heard a million songs about this and
That and it gave me satisfaction

But I see, it's a beautiful life

Now comes the second verse and I have
To at least keep the measure straight
It's been a long time and I'm
Really insecure about it all
I guess I didn't like seeing the things I saw
Who needs it?
It's been a little painful, and I
Hope I don't like pain
'cause I'd hate to think of myself like that

'Cause I see, it's a beautiful life

How did I ever let some of
Those ideas out of the box?
It was just a feeling I had
And I liked the verses
They were so nice and even
My eye will never be that good again
I lost a certain sense of rhythm
But I gained a certain sense of time

'Cause I see, it's a beautiful life

I like the old things
But I can't give up the
Idea of trying something just
A little bit different, even if it's stupid

'Cause I see, it's a beautiful life
Yes I see, it's a beautiful life
And I see, it's a beautiful life