This is the first song that I ever wrote. The story is in the episode and was a baby step to what has led to a life time, I hope, commitment to song writing and sharing through this medium.
The lyrics are below:
Four Words of Happiness Bob Pecor
I've been thinking about what it would take
to make me happy for the rest of my life
An answer to all of my problems
and a reduction of most of my strife.
I don't think the answer is money
nor a great big pile of stuff
But whatever it is that's the answer
right now I don't have nearly enough.
So I asked the old man at the restaurant
who's smiling most of the time.
How do you get to look so content
and it's such a big mountain to climb
It's such a big mountain to climb
So I'll give you four words to help you
put the pieces of the puzzle in place
They'll give you a decent chance of success
to find happiness in your space.
One's to forget and the next to connect
then let purpose and attitude work.
If you forget the past and connect for love
you got purpose and the right attitude.
You got purpose and the right attitude.
So, asked the old man to teach me
how to look at mistakes from the past.
He said it's not to reframe
but remember those things don't last
The need to connect with the ones that you love
is the next place to get a start.
And friend's that you have in every role
are the next one's to play a part
And go for purpose to fuel the day
and give reason to get on the move.
It's action and deadlines and things to do
that get you into a groove.
And finally the old man with coffee
in his understated way to explain
Told me its mostly about your attitude
and your choice to get into the game
