(Gentle guitar strumming, steady rhythmic pulse)
Yeah, life moves in mysterious ways
Listen to the rhythm of the road
We keep moving, we keep steady
The sun rises slowly over the dusty plains
I check my watch, nothing left to explain
Walking down the path where the shadows grow tall
I’m listening to the birds, I’m listening to the call
Ichito iyoyamoneka, the work that we do
It’s written in the sky and the morning dew
I don’t rush the pace, I don’t run from the light
Everything is steady, everything is alright
Oh, the path we walk is clear to see
It’s the work we do, it’s the heart in me
Ichito iyoyamoneka, standing strong and tall
We answer to the rhythm, we answer to the call
Oh, the path we walk is clear to see
It’s the work we do, it’s the heart in me
Ichito iyoyamoneka, standing strong and tall
We answer to the rhythm, we answer to the call
Neighbors say hello as I pass by the gate
I never worry much about the hands of fate
If you see the fruit then you know of the tree
There’s a quiet wisdom in the way we should be
Ichito iyoyamoneka, what is seen is known
We reap the harvest from the seeds that were sown
No need for shouting, no need for the pride
Just keep the balance with the spirit inside
Oh, the path we walk is clear to see
It’s the work we do, it’s the heart in me
Ichito iyoyamoneka, standing strong and tall
We answer to the rhythm, we answer to the call
Oh, the path we walk is clear to see
It’s the work we do, it’s the heart in me
Ichito iyoyamoneka, standing strong and tall
We answer to the rhythm, we answer to the call
Time rolls on like a river so deep
Promises to keep before I go to sleep
The effort shows in the life that we lead
Providing the comfort, fulfilling the need
So when you see me walking at the end of the day
Know that I am grateful for the words that I say
Life is a journey, it’s a beautiful song
We’ve been here before and we’ve been here for long
Ichito iyoyamoneka, the work remains true
It shines in the morning, it shines for me and you
Keep your head high, keep your heart soft and wide
Let the rhythm of the living be your only guide
Oh, the path we walk is clear to see
It’s the work we do, it’s the heart in me
Ichito iyoyamoneka, standing strong and tall
We answer to the rhythm, we answer to the call
Oh, the path we walk is clear to see
It’s the work we do, it’s the heart in me
Ichito iyoyamoneka, standing strong and tall
We answer to the rhythm, we answer to the call
Yeah, it’s clear to see
Ichito iyoyamoneka
The work that is seen
(Music fades with a warm acoustic guitar melody)
Peaceful, steady, moving on.