Anywhere Like Heaven

James Taylor · Sweet Baby James [1990]

One, two, three



When I walk along your city streets

And look into your eyes

When I see that simple sadness

That upon your features lies



If my spirit starts to sing

It comes as no surprise

It's been a long way from anywhere

Like heaven to your town, this town



There's a pasture in the countryside

I used to call my own

There's a natural pillow for my head

The grass there's overgrown



I think of that place from time to time

When I want to be alone

It's been a long way from anywhere

Like heaven to your town, this town



Now people live from day to day

But they do not count the time

They don't see the days slipping by

And neither do I



[instrumental]



Now people, they live from day to day

But they do not count the time, you know

They don't see the days slipping by

And neither do I



When I walk along your city streets

And look into your eyes

When I see that simple sadness

That across your features lies, I see lives



If my spirit starts to sing

It comes as no surprise

I've come a long way from anywhere

Like heaven, to this town, your town