Story Behind The Song

A song for my son. I thought it would be nice to write him something special for his 18th birthday... Enjoy the ride also reflects his love of driving (and love of driving too fast >which I hate<) But I love him and the young man he's turning out to be.

Song Description

LIFE - it has it's ups and downs, why? because that's life, it has to balance out. The first time I sang this song out loud, I had to admit, I really had a good cry during the last verse... "there will be times when life seems so unkind (nothing but an up

Lyrics

ENJOY THE RIDE by Michel Rae Driscoll CAPO#2 dDUUDU dDUUD t= 128 #10

Confident and sure, wasn't that long ago
A time in your life, self esteem was so low
I thank God everyday, you grew out of that phase
Ready to take on the world, doing it your own way

CHORUS (Last Chorus Variation)
Hang on tight, Enjoy the ride (Oh, Honey, hang on tight, Enjoy the ride)
I'm sure you will, its a beautiful ride, this life (Please take your time, it's a beautiful ride this life)
Beware your regrets, they're yours to keep
Think twice before sowing what you don't wish to reap
Life's not all about the destination or the miles
It's that beautiful ride, making it all worthwhile
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Lessons in life, come at you hard and fast
Learn from your mistakes with each lesson passed
The road behind, is now memory
But one stretches before you a world of possibility

CHORUS

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There will be times, when life seems so unkind
Nothing but, an uphill climb
Hold your head high, and don't let go of your dreams
We're here, we're here for you, whenever you need

Bridge: That's what life's about, that's what love's about
Even on your own, you're never really alone

It's that beautiful, beautiful ride, making it all worthwhile

C 2007 Michel Rae Driscoll www.afeelgoodlife.com