Apricot Blossom Rain at the Spring Bridge

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Gently moor the little boat beside the ancient tree

Leaning on my bamboo staff, I go to see the light beyond the bridge

The fine rain does not seem intent on driving us to shelter

It seems instead to add a trace of floral fragrance to my hem

[Pre-Chorus]

The wind brushes my face without the slightest haste

So spring can draw this close beside me

[Chorus]

Cross this bridge and claim spring as your own

Live each day a little more lightly, and more earnestly too

No need to chase each road, demanding a destination

A lovely breeze is already reason enough for us to pause

Cross this bridge and claim spring as your own

May every step I take carry a carefree heart

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 2]

Apricot blossoms tint the distance a pale red

Willow strands comb soft dreams for the flowing water

For now I leave my busy life upon the shore

I hear sounds in this world that do not hurry me

[Pre-Chorus]

The wind brushes my face without the slightest haste

So spring can draw this close beside me

[Chorus]

Cross this bridge and claim spring as your own

Live each day a little more lightly, and more earnestly too

No need to chase each road, demanding a destination

A lovely breeze is already reason enough for us to pause

Cross this bridge and claim spring as your own

May every step I take carry a carefree heart

[Bridge]

You do not have to move quickly to be moving forward

Nor does cherishing mean holding on so tightly

When a light rain is willing to pass gently through

Then let this heart awaken with all living things

[Final Chorus]

Cross this bridge and claim spring as your own

Live each day a little more lightly, and more earnestly too

No need to chase each road, demanding a destination

A lovely breeze is already reason enough for us to pause

Cross this bridge and claim spring as your own

May every step I take carry a carefree heart

[Outro]

At dusk I return to the little boat still waiting for me

I pack the whole day's lightheartedness into my bag