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Secret o’ Life (Live) Lyrics by James Taylor

Live

1993

The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time
Any fool can do it
There ain't nothing to it
Nobody knows how we got to the top of the hill
But since we’re on our way down
We might as well enjoy the ride

The secret of love is in opening up your heart
It's okay to feel afraid
But don't let that stand in your way
Because anyone knows that love is the only road
And since we’re only here for a while
Might as well show some style

Give us a smile
Isn't it a lovely ride?
Sliding down, gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride

Now the thing about time is that time isn't really real
It's just your point of view
How does it feel for you?
Einstein said he could never understand it all
Planets a-spinning through space
The smile upon your face

Welcome to the human race
Some kind of lovely ride
I'll be sliding down
I'll be gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride

Isn’t it a lovely ride?
See me sliding down
Gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It’s just a lovely ride

The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time

About “Secret o’ Life (Live)” by James Taylor

Read the complete lyrics to "Secret o’ Life (Live)" by James Taylor from the album "Live" in 1993. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

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"Secret o’ Life (Live)" is credited to James Taylor. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Secret o’ Life (Live)" appears on "Live" in 1993.

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