Sorrow Pass Me By

I've never been a man for whom smiling came easy
I tell myself it means more when I do
I'd like to be light-hearted, or even optimistic
There might be more to life then just getting through

I'm asking for once, sorrow please pass me by
It seems like you have been there breathing down my neck for a real long time

I sit out on the deck sipping dubious home-brews
Play lawn games with old friends all day long
There's sunshine in our hair and the future at our feet
But it's like grasping smoke when I try to hold on

I'm asking for once, sorrow please pass me by
You always find me no matter where I hide
It seems you're knocking on my door all the goddamned time

I'm afraid
Of endless grey

I want to believe
One day I will see
This sorrow put to rest

I'll find my way through
Then say something cool
And ride into the sunset

No, I'll never return
I'll lose all concern
And no one will find me

I have to believe
One day I will leave
This sorrow behind me