The autumn leaves fall upon the road
In this humble town I now call home
What a time to be alive
And the children playing in the leaves
Show the joys of life in the least of these
What a time to be alive
People live in fear
Of what's coming around the bend
Even if they eat to their heart's content
But all around the world
I see the joy of tender eyes
What a time to be alive
And in this life I often feel alone
Like rainy days drench you to the bone
What a time to be alive
And like the stars are guiding in the night
I pray to God to show me the light
What a time to be alive
People live in fear
Of what's coming around the bend
Even if they eat to their heart's content
But all around the world
I see the joy of tender eyes
What a time to be alive
What a time to be alive
And though my childhood fades with changing times
There is peace now I've seen the light
What a time to be alive
And like the colors strewn across the yard
I have a change of mind, a change of heart
What a time to be alive
What a time to be alive
What a time to be alive