I know I'm a lucky man, not much gets me down
Dog poop on the sidewalk, I just step around
Fistfight by the liquor store, I just cross the street
People want to fuss and fight, I just let them be
Cause that man is rich whose pleasures are cheap
Joy is great when gratitude's deep
I know I'm a lucky man
I know I'm a lucky man, permit me to expound
I may have some aches and pains but I still get around
Cup of coffee in my hand, kitten on my lap
I don't really need too much of that other crap
Cause that man is rich whose pleasures are cheap
Joy is great when gratitude's deep
I know I'm a lucky man
I know this won't last forever, enjoy it while I can
That old grim reaper's chasing me, that's just the plan
Someday something bad will happen, that curtain's gonna fall
But when it does, there'll be so many good things to recall
When I get to heaven, don't need no pearly gates
A front porch and a rocking chair's what I anticipate
God says nice to see you man, sit down, let's have a beer
You can unpack later, I think you'll like it here
Cause that man is rich whose pleasures are cheap
Joy is great when gratitude's deep
I know I'm a lucky
I know I'm a lucky
I know I'm a lucky man