Everything In Good Time

When I was little I couldn't wait to grow up Wanted to strut like the older girls and wear make u-u-up Wear tight jeans and minis like the big girls did Go on dates and have a boy to kiss I used to watch, as they’d go out Sit by the window, fold my arms and pout (I used to ask) Will I be pretty will I be tall Will I be the girl who has it all, like some girls do Will I be rich will I go far Will I marry will I be a star, Can you tell me true? And Nana said: Don't worry about the future just worry about the now Just relax, things will work out the way they should. (Better than you hoped they would) Don't worry about when don't worry bout the why Just have patience child, sit back and enjoy the ride, You can't rush your life Just. Trust in the Lord above, he has a plan in mind (1,2) Everything in good time When I left school I set out to make my way I auditioned for shows, but I had bills to pay I worked odd jobs and tried to write some songs In a city full of people, where did I belong? The girls around me getting married off I would brood in the corner, I would scoff Will I be picked will I be left I don't want to give up on my dreams just yet Will I make it will I go far Will I marry will I be a star, am I gonna regret? And Nana said: Don’t fret bout the future just enjoy the now Don't worry bout the things that don’t work out The way you thought the should, it will all be good Don't worry about who don't worry about the why Don't worry if you fail gotta go out and try, let me see that smile Just trust in the lord above, you will find love, it’ll be just fine (1, 2, 3) Everything in good time One day I wasn't looking and there he was I had to laugh I didn't question it because I looked at him just as he looked at me And I smiled it was destiny. Like Nana told me So here I am finally grown I've got a few little ones of my own Who come to me for advice They want the who's the what's and whys They gather round and hug my knees Hey mama can you tell me pretty please When I grow up what am I gonna be? Will I be pretty will I be tall Will I be smart will I have it all like some girls do? Will I be rich will I be a star Will I marry will I go far can you tell me true And I smile, I shouldn’t be surprised because they're their mama's child (And then I tell them) Don't worry about the future just worry about the now Just relax, things will work out the way they should. (Better than you hoped they would) Don't worry about when don't worry bout the why Just have patience child, sit back and enjoy the ride, You can't rush your life just trust in the Lord above he has a plan devised Everything will come to, everything in good time