Prompt:

### Verse 1 You keep asking Me where I've been. I never know quite how to answer that. It's a little like asking the ocean where it's been hanging out at. Or asking blue where it learned to be blue. I've been here. I've always been here. You just keep looking for Me in the most expensive places. I hide in ordinary because hardly anybody looks there anymore. ... By the way— that woman who smiled at you in the grocery store? She wasn't smiling because she knew you. She was smiling because I reminded her what it felt like to be loved. Sometimes that's enough. --- ### Chorus I was going to tell you tomorrow... But tomorrow has never minded waiting. Pull up a chair. You've been standing through this whole conversation. --- ### Verse 2 You think I keep score. I don't. You do. You remember the things you wish you'd done. I remember the things you almost did. The phone call you were afraid to make. The apology that reached your throat too late. The kindness you almost believed. Don't underestimate almost. Seeds spend a long time being almost. ... And quit apologizing every time you cry. I thought tears would've given that away by now. Haven't you seen that old movie All heaven will allow --- ### Chorus I was going to tell you tomorrow. Then I remembered... You're always borrowing tomorrow from today. No wonder you're tired. Sit down. The coffee tastes great. --- ### Verse 3 About those prayers you think I missed... I heard every last one. Even the ones you disguised as anger. Whew! Especially those. But Anger is usually grief wearing work boots. I know the difference. Remember, I made both. ... Oh... And stop worrying that one question is going to scare Me away. I've been answering questions since before questions learned how to talk. Play it! --- [MUSIC SOLO] ### Bridge You know that mockingbird outside your window? He doesn't sing because the morning is beautiful. The morning is beautiful because that little guy keeps singing. Think about that for a while. ... I'll wait. *(Long piano solo.)* --- ### Verse 4 (That sounds nice.) One more thing. Quit trying to become the person you think I wanted. I've always been rather fond of the one who keeps showing up. Even on the days he isn't sure he believes I'm there. Especially then. Faith has never impressed Me half as much as a little bit of honesty. --- ### Final Chorus I was going to tell you tomorrow. I really was. But you've waited long enough. No, the world's not finished. And neither are you. But that's all right. I've been making beautiful things out of unfinished things Lo, all these many years Eons really. Now... Go call your mother. Wave at that old dog. Take the long way home. And for heaven's sake... Quit looking over your shoulder. Quit looking over your shoulder. Praises be. Quit looking over your shoulder. Hey there buddy, look at me. I'm right here.