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I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do
They're really saying I love you.
I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do
They're really saying I love you.
I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.
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When i hear this song it feels like he's reminding me not to forget about the simple things in life. Sunny days, rainy days, just nature in general. When he sings about people he's telling us the we also have that same beauty inside of all of us. He sees the colors of the rainbows in all our faces, say hi to someone you don't know it may seem insignificant to you but it may make someones day(simple things). Then he sings about babies, teach your children to love everyone, teach them compassion show them the beauty that all of us have inside. Remember he lived in a time of a lot of hate, yet with that hate he saw on a daily basis, he still saw the potential beauty in humans. People posting about starving kids, (and i'm not calling you out just making a point) besides posting on a forum, what have you done to change that? Instead of trying to take away from this song, use it to try and make a difference in this world. Let his words inspire you to make their situation better. Show them there is beauty in this world.
I think there is NO cover that can ever live up to Louis, this song is simply brilliant.
And I love all the comments about people sharing the memories they have with the song, it makes me feel happy and hopeful.
my uncle always listened to it before he passed away, so everytime i hear this i think of him.
it reminds me of old times, and how when i was younger i'd always be over at my cousin's house(: