MUCH TO MY SURPRISE
(Gordon Lightfoot)

As recorded Gordon Lightfoot 1998


I saw two dreamers dreamin'
They almost caused a spark
I saw two lovers in paradise
Right back at the start.
I saw two minds in the world set free
But it almost broke my heart
Isn't it strange to be right now
Havin' you close to me.
Much to my surprise.

I saw two schemers schemin'
They almost caused a lark.
They were two brave souls on a wild blue spree
Right back at the park
They were like two ships and they sailed right by
Each other in the dark
Wouldn't you like to be right now
Out where the actors play.
So much for your disguise.

I saw two souls out searchin'
They said they're last goodbyes
And I saw two hearts of passion bent
Much to my surprise.
I saw two hearts on passion bent
The kind which mystifies
It is so strange to be right now
Having you on my knee.
Much to my surprise.



(Transcribed by David Story - March 2013)