I believe there are some debts that we never can repayI believe there are some words that you can never unsayAnd I don't know a single soul who didn't get lost along the wayI believe in socks and gloves knit out out soft grey wool,And that there's a place in heaven for thoseWho teach in public schoolAnd I know I get some things right,But mostly I'm a foolI believe in a good strong cup of ginger tea,And all these shoots and roots will become a treeAll I know is I can't help but seeAll of this as so very holyI believe in jars of jelly put up by careful handsI believe most folks are doing abot the best they canAnd I know there are some things that I will never understandI believe there's healing in the sound of your voice,And that a summer tomato is a cause to rejoice,And that following a song was never really a choiceNever reallyI believe in the ones I love and know I'll never see again,I believe in the kindness of strangers and the comfort of old friendsAnd when I close my eyes to sleep at night it's good to say,'Amen'I believe that life's comprised of smiles and sniffles and tearsAnd in an old coat that still has another good year,Ball I need is hereI believe in a good strong cup of ginger tea,And all these shoots and roots will become a treeAll I know is I can't help but seeAll of this as so very holdI believe