This song is just a simple little message
There's no heavy thing
It's just a mere reminder for those of us who
Sometimes forget just how good we are

Life is something we pretend to take for granted
We've got it so good that we're hard to satisfy
It would be so nice if we leaned towards appreciation
It's not hard if just we try
You should tell the child that only has bread and butter
That some folks have no bread at all
And the man that has no fortune
But has his health and someone to love
He should stand just as tall

That's why I'm thankful for every morning that I rise
I'm thankful whether God sends rain or blue skies
I'm thankful 'cause I can clearly see
His love for you and me, hey

Looking back through the years when I was very young
I used to dream of becoming a star
Even though I was anxious, I was patient because I knew
In time I would go far, ooh...
There were many obstacles that were in my way
I could have done bad things and been locked away
But with love and attention from my family
Success is here to stay
I'm thankful for every morning that I rise
I'm thankful whether God sends rain or blue skies
Whoa-oh, I'm thankful 'cause I can clearly see
His love for you and me

If we only stop to count our blessings
We'll find that there will be no time to complain
For what we don't have, let's stop protesting
'Cause the most important things in life we can always gain

That's why I'm thankful
Thankful
Thankful
His love

I'm thankful for every morning that I rise
I'm thankful whether God sends rain or blue skies
I'm thankful 'cause I can clearly see
His love for you and me

Thankful, thankful
Oh, I'm thankful, oh...
Thankful ooh, yeah, 'cause I can really see
His love...