He put food on the stove
For his friends to share
Persimmon leaves in his long blonde hair
As he walked away that day
To meet his fate

A body needs sleep
A body needs rest
But who could tell him what was best
Cause he was already headed for that gate

How do you know
How do you know
When it's time

His work was larger than life
Never took a wife
Always busy building and dreaming

When he'd pull up out in front
All the kids would laugh and run
What could be more perfect
Than a perfect October day

But how do you know
How do you know
When it's time

1969
The Address Book
Am I Dreaming Now
Dangerous
Every Day
Full Moon
Headed Home
How Many Miles
Leaving the Old Life Behind
The Mission
Nobody's Stopping You
Not Zen Enough Yet
One Word
Paseo
Pining for the Moon
The Question
Sensitive Men
Slow Down
Start Again
Ted
Unpacking
Virginia
You Can't Throw Love Away
You Make the Potion

Co-written with Charles Maiseroulle
Stand Me Up
Hey Mister

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