Takin' on a Big Thing

Follow the forest Back down to the brook He was a lone fin on a big log Big fish took his hook In a maiden's mushroom garden Looking at the birds fly high I caught him looking up there Speaking to the sky Swore he heard her cry Walk down by the river Squirrels used to play What a happy day But the leaves are falling down Nearer to the ground Didn't you know, Joe Didn't you know Hey, Joe You're taking on a big, big thing You say you've seen her in the sky Hey Joe Remember what you said, Joe Think a little harder You say look and see what I see Walk past by the river Calling for her name Echoes Only memories Something's not the same Playing games with children Take it away and they cry Love is for the lovers Without you I think I'm gonna Hey, Joe You're taking on a big, big thing You say there's people in the sky Hey, Joe Remember what you said, Joe Think a little harder Think a little harder We think we can really help you Listen to us, Brother Joe She's gone where you can't go Hey, Joe You're taking on a big, big thing You say there's people in the sky Hey, Joe Remember what you said, Joe You say C'mon, Joe C'mon, c'mon C'mon, Joe C'mon Hey, Joe You're taking on a big, big thing Hey, Joe You're taking on a big, big thing Hey, Joe You're taking on a big, big thing Hey, Joe You're taking on a big, big thing Hey, Joe You're taking on a big, big thing