The Song of Imaginary Gifts

Words & Music by Geoff Bartley

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The big day comes, the stars align, we pause to celebrate The only thing that's missing is a dancer in a cake Friends will bring fine presents, old Glenlivet from the bar But these special gifts I've brought for you are worth much more by far For taking giant steps, here's a special pair of shoes And your own private orchestra that never plays the blues Here's an acrobat technique so your balance you will keep And a mountain bike with ninety gears for when the road gets steep Here's a crazy little cup that always overflows And a way that's never lost no matter where it goes To the people that you love, here's an everlasting link And some flamingos fresh from Florida to keep you in the pink Here's a precious pirate map to the treasure that you are And a rope that never frays just right for hitching to a star Here's a loquacious little cat explaining landing on one's feet And a Scrabble game that never spells defeat For dancing through the world here's a pair of dancing feet And some food that you don't like that you never have to eat And the airiest of grace for when you're dancing cheek to cheek And a paddle if you find yourself stranded up that creek Here's an X marked "You are here" if you suspect you're not all there And an extra ounce of poise if you should start to lose your hair Here's a big red paper ticket for your one free ride And a magic microscope for a clearer look inside Now that's the end of all my toys, you must keep them in your heart And promise to remember me when we're far apart Remember those you love you with these blessings you receive And live each day to make them real and not just make-believe. ©2008 Joshua Omar's Music, BMI

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