About Things That Matter-Billy Gilman

[ti:About Things That Matter] [ar:Billy Gilman] [al:Music Through Heartsongs: Song] [by:] [offset:0] [00:01.16]It matters that the world knows [00:03.53] [00:09.08]We must celebrate the gift of life [00:11.58]Every day in some way [00:13.64]We must always remember to play after every storm [00:19.29] [00:22.47]All children are truly blessed [00:24.65]With the innocent gifts [00:25.52]Of gentleness trust and compassion [00:29.44]To guide the wisdom of the grown-ups [00:32.07] [00:32.94]We all have a song in our heart [00:36.06] [00:37.24]That inspires us in good times and hard times [00:41.30]If we take the time to listen [00:44.87] [00:46.06]It matters it matters [00:52.04] [00:54.54]Oh it matters that the world knows [01:00.47] [01:03.90]Our senses help discover the hidden and non-hidden [01:08.24]Enchantment in life if we use them [01:11.67] [01:16.79]We must carefully choose our words and wants [01:19.72]Or we could forever hurt others [01:23.96]With these dangerous weapons [01:26.21] [01:27.83]Strength and value of all things created [01:31.95]Must be measured by character and commitment [01:36.69]Rather than by might and by wealth [01:40.75]It matters it matters [01:49.00]Oh it matters that the world knows [01:56.49] [01:58.74]We must heed the lessons of everyday life [02:04.54]Through the celebration of children [02:08.04]And heartsongs senses and words [02:11.41]Or we could lose in our journey to the future [02:16.33] [02:19.83]It matters [02:23.70] [02:38.75]A person by my name and being existed [02:43.50]With a strong spirit and an eternal mindset [02:47.98]To become a peacemaker for all [02:50.73]By sharing the things that really matter