Jim Wood started writing song lyrics two years before he retired in 2016 to have a pleasing pastime upon retiring from his work as a mental health, marriage and family and substance abuse therapist. His involvement with Grand Rapids Songwriters Alliance and SONGDRINK has become a most fulfilling creative outlet resulting from supportive and inspiring fellow members.
lyrics
Campfire on the lake shore
Roasting s’mores just right
Sunsets over the bay
Slow strolls in the moonlight
Watching toddler’s first steps
Mother’s kiss on a skinned knee
Children’s squeals of joy
Little ones living carefree
Sometimes the smallest things
Take up the most room in your heart
Cherished moments that
Give life its spark
Joking with old pals
Kidding and poking fun
Teasing to show we care
Telling tall tales we’ve spun
Road trips both short and long
Countrysides, historic towns
Seashores, mountains too
Taking in the sights and sounds
Yeah, Sometimes the smallest things
Take up the most room in your heart
Cherished moments that
Give life its spark
Watching snow fall at night
Bourbon’s warm glow on the rocks
Sweet smell of a cracking fire
Curled up sharing love talks
Helping a stranger
Before being asked
Feels good to do it
No matter the task
Yeah, Sometimes the smallest things
Take up the most room in your heart
Cherished moments that
Give life its spark
credits
from Sonic Polyphonic,
released January 28, 2023
Credit: Soulful Blues Groove Guitar Backing Track Jam in A by Elevated Jam Track purchased 1/20/2023
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