You Paved the Way (feat. Kimaya Seward)

Sometimes I survey this rugged terrain
The rocks and the ridges
The peaks and the plains
And I'm inspired, and so grateful
For those who've come before
For the signs and the bridges
And the wide open doors

You Paved the Way
Upon which we tread
We try not to stray
Keep our eyes ahead
But, sometimes, there are new obstacles
And detours we must take
Thank you for showin' us
How to pave a new way
How to pave a new way

Sometimes I think of those guided by stars
They followed their instincts
And they lead from their hearts
And I'm inspired, and so grateful
That those gifts are still there
Their benevolent vision
And the love we all share

You Paved the Way
Upon which we tread
We try not to stray
Keep our eyes ahead (Keep our eyes ahead)
But, sometimes, there are new obstacles
And detours we must take
Thank you for showin' us
How to pave a new way
How to pave a new way

A new way to live
A new way to grow
With so much to see
And so much to know
(So much to know)
We let ourselves laugh
And take a new stand (Stand)
Find new ways to leap (Oo)
And a softer place to land

You Paved the Way
(Sometimes, I survey)
Upon which we tread
(This rugged terrain) (Ah)
We try not to stray
(The rocks and the ridges)
(Try not to stray)
Keep our eyes ahead
But, sometimes, there are new obstacles
(And I'm inspired and so grateful)
(For those who've come before) (Oo)
And detours we must take
Thank you for showin' us
(Showin' us)
How to pave a new way (For the signs, and the bridges)
(And the wide open doors)
You paved the way

Thank you for your sweat and labor (You Paved the Way)
Thank you for the dreams and tears (You Paved the Way)
Thank you for the songs you've given (You Paved the Way)
Stories told throughout the years (You Paved the Way)
You Paved the Way
You Paved the Way
Thank you for showin' us
Showin' us
Showin' us
Yeah, You Paved the Way