Why don't you tell me that the sky is blue? And we're so free Why don't you tell me why the birds all flew? Somewhere out to sea Look out at the meadows, oh They're growing greener than green Look at all the places that we've seen Shining times are just around the corner now Rainy days are just a shadow on my brow We've made the grade To the big parade Who are sleeping in the sun? It's a fun time for having fun Why don't you tell me that the clouds are gone? Things are looking fine Why don't you tell me why the storms roll on? Somewhere on your mind Look out at the city, gee It's growing faster than fast Look at all the milestones that we've passed Shining times are just around the corner... Shining times are just around the corner Rainy days are just a shadow on my brow We're the ones who are gonna do it for ourselves We're the folks that will not stay on the shelf Shining times...