Lyrics to Ripple by the Greatful Dead

Once in a while for seemly unknown reasons a bit of a lyric or a complete song comes to mind, when I follow the muse I see that what I am hearing in my head is just what I need to hear at that moment. "Ripple" just popped up out of nowhere, possibly because the boss is listening to late 50's and early 60's pop and I needed something more introspective than those simple songs of love and breakups, or i just needed to be reminded of the beauty of this song, not going to think anymore about and just go with the flow and enjoy it. So fellow travelers here are the lyrics to the awesome Greatful Dead song "Ripple"

Ripple
Lyrics: Robert HunterMusic: Jerry Garcia

If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine
And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung
Would you hear my voice come through the music?
Would you hold it near, as it were your own

It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken
Perhaps they're better left unsung
I don't know, don't really care
Let there be songs to fill the air

Ripple in still water
When there is no pebble tossed
Nor wind to blow

Reach out your hand if your cup be empty
If your cup is full may it be again
Let it be known there is a fountain
That was not made by the hands of man

There is a road, no simple highway
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go, no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone

Ripple in still water
When there is no pebble tossed
Nor wind to blow

You who choose to lead must follow
But if you fall, you fall alone
If you should stand, then who's to guide you?
If I knew the way, I would take you home