Here’s the Beatles with their Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da which uses that phrase as a refrain. But for today, I am going to trust their judgement. Even though they seem wise enough that I want to trust that they somehow know this to be true, these days I find myself doubting them. I guess I can only look to the words of Robert Frost and many others who have told us that life will go on. The destructive effect of the two on the lives of those involved is much the same, that’s for sure. It wouldn’t surprise me if they had somehow sprang from the same Pandora’s Box and ultimately resembled one another. I saw the photo at the top of the California wildfires as seen from above the clouds and at first glimpse thought it was a closeup of the coronavirus. I wish I could quote Dickens and say that it was the best of times, it was worst of times but quite honestly, where is the best of times to be found these days?

Much of the imagery you see these days is downright terrifying and disheartening, from the apocalyptic fire scenes from the west coast to the images of clashes in the streets between protesters and police to the scenes of armed white supremacists being given virtual carte blanche treatment as they move about the country to the ugly, hateful stupidity displayed so publicly now by the president’s red hatted followers as they gather to piss and moan about “their country” being taken from them. –Robert Frost, on his 80th birthday, speaking to journalist Ray Josephs, 1954 tempted to say this is the end, the finish. with politicians and people slinging the word fear around, all of us become discouraged. In all the confusions of today, with all our troubles. He also reflects on the ups and downs of his life, but. He paused a moment, then with the twinkle sparkling under those brambly eyebrows he replied: “In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life. He tells his partner that no matter what happens, they will always find a way back to each other. “In all your years and all your travels,” I asked, “what do you think is the most important thing you’ve learned about life?” ×2 Across the twinkling stars we’ll make the future we dreamed of So no matter what, we’ll be together when the time comes Life goes on.View of California Wildfires From Above the Clouds I’m glad I met you The wind never stops and pushes us forward Even when time flows, you’re my sweetheart. ×2 Even if my voice won’t reach you and I feel like giving up I’ll never let go of your hand as I move forward Life goes on. I remember your words and nod my head On a night when the stars are close enough to grab We’ll make a vow of eternal love The tears I’ve cried will surely become shining crystals With a trembling heart, you’re by my side. I’m trying to figure out what I can actually do for you, aren’t I? It looks like there are some things I can’t I am to be with you. ×2 You told me to believe in myself So at anytime I’ll always believe as I move forward Life goes on. I’m lost as darkness closes in Now I won’t hesitate to step forward because you’re at my side The tears I’ve cried will surely become shining crystals I’ll gently hold you, I’ll be with you. ×2 Mabataku hoshi no mukou yumemita mirai egakou Dakara sono toki wa isshoni iyou yo Life goes on.ĭuring a sad time, can I let you know when I’m “sad”? During a tough time, can I let you know to when it’s “tough”? I’ve just got to believe. Intro C F F G x2 Verse 1 C F G It hit like a train, I ran out of words C F G I got nothing to say, everything hurts C F G And I know love leads to pain, but memories serve C F Our sweetest refrain F G Mm, mm, mm Pre-Chorus Em Am The waves came tumbling down G As you float away, I'm reaching for ya Chorus C F To tell me how F C G How. Kimi to deaete yokatta Kaze wa taezu ugoite bokura no senaka wo osu yo Toki ga nagarete mo You’re my sweet heart. ×2 Kono koe ga todokazu ni　akirame sou ni natte mo Nigitta te dake wa hanasazu susumu yo Life goes on. Kimi no kotoba futo omoidashite unazuku Hoshi ga tsukame sou na yoru owaranu ai wo chikao Nagashita namida wa kitto hikaru kesshou e to kawaru Furueru kokoro de You’re by my side. Boku ga kimi ni shite agerareru koto tte nani ga arun darou Nigate na koto nara takusan aru to iu no ni I am to be with you. ×2 Kimi ga oshiete kureta jibun rashiku aru koto wo Dakara donna toki mo shinjite susumu yo Life goes on.

Yami ga semari ikiba ushinatta toshitemo Ima wa kimi ga soba ni iru mayowazu ni fumi dasun da Nagashita namida wa kitto hikaru kesshou e to kawaru Yasashiku tsutsunde I’ll be with you. Kanashii toki ni “kanashii” to tsugeru no wa yowaitte koto kana Tsurai toki ni “tsurai” to uchi akete ii kana I’ve just got to believe.

Words to life goes on