i saw god by the river panning for gold i saw god by the river weary and old he said son i used to know where i put things i used to know i saw god in the forest teaching tai chi to the trees in the wind and bowing to the seas he said son i used to know where i put things i used to know i saw god on the mountain tearing at the sky i saw god on the mountain with tears in his eyes he said son i used to know where i put things i used to know i could have shown you all the beauty in the world but now i need you to show me yes show me 