Throughout my lifetimes I'd hesitate
I'd feel some joy
But before I'd show my thanks it became too late
But now all the way I want to find the time
And stop to say
Oh, thank you Lord for giving us each new day
And thinking back over so many years
Love that's filled my ears
I want to thank you Lord for giving us Pure Smokey
And anyone who hears that voice so free
He really got a hold on me
And I thank you Lord for giving us Smokey —
Pure Smokey
He's singing it so sweetly
Like no one else could do
Always trying something new
And I thank you Lord for giving us Pure Smokey
And anyone who hears, hears that voice so free
He really got a hold on me
And I thank you Lord for giving us Pure Smokey