when i woke up this morning i saw the sun was shining in my door i opened up my eyes and saw i did not have to worry anymore i m going to let a little secret slip it s not the destination it s the trip it s the moss you gather while you roll don t you know that s how it goes you ve got to stop look and listen the message that you re getting is clear you can t wait for christmas it s christmas every day of the year so count your blessings one by one welcome every rising sun cause pretty soon your race is run don t you know that s how it goes i help you and you help me that s the way the world should be tit for tat and give and take just be good for goodness sake i ll pick you up if you should fall it works both ways if it works at all hold in your heart the people you love always thank the powers above everyone deserves a share so keep your promise fair is fair so gather round me people and help me while i sing this song i d rather have you with me together as we travel along it s the feeling of the wind in your face the sound of the music they play the friends you make along the way don t you know that s how it goes don t you know that s how it goes just so you know that s how it goes