This song was composed by Elton John, with lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It was inspired by his relationships with his friends and the joy of living life in their company.
It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside I'm not one of those who can easily hide I don't have much money, but boy, if I did I'd buy a big house where we both could live If I was a sculptor, but then again, no Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show I know it's not much but it's the best I can do My gift is my song, and this one's for you
And you can tell everybody this is your song It may be quite simple but now that it's done I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind That I put down in words, How wonderful life is while you're in the world
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross But the sun's been quite kind, while I wrote this song It's for people like you that keep it turned on So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
And you can tell everybody this is your song It may be quite simple but now that it's done I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind That I put down in words, How wonderful life is while you're in the world I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind That I put down in words, How wonderful life is while you're in the world -----------------------------------------------------