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'