I’m So Grateful
Gratitude before me. Gratitude behind me.
Gratitude to the left of me. Gratitude to the right of me.
Gratitude above me. Gratitude below me.
Gratitude within me. Gratitude all around me.
I’m so grateful, I’m so grateful,
I’m so grateful, I’m so grateful ( repeat)
Inspired by the Native American poem: “ In Beauty May I Walk”
Gratitude concept of this poem inspired by Angeles Arrien
Adapted Words: Karen Drucker Music: Karen Drucker
“In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and
that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer
This chant is an adaptation of the Native American Indian poem, “In Beauty May
I Walk.” I was really moved by this poem, and I later found this adaptation from author
Angeles Arrien focusing on the gratitude aspect of the poem. I truly believe that when I
start my day in gratitude, my whole day works better. I spend time every morning saying
what I am grateful for and end my day in the same way.
In addition to singing the chants, I have found it beneficial to move as I sing.
Below, I have included the body movements to this chant, illustrated by Brian Narelle.
Karen Drucker – I’m So Grateful Body Movements
We included “Gratitude Vamp” as a little extra “cookie.” On the day that we
recorded the piano track for this song, my fabulous keyboard player; John R Burr kept
playing after the song was actually done. We let him keep going, and he played some
amazing improvised parts. When Annie Stocking (back-up arranger and vocalist on all
these songs) heard it, she had the idea to put a melody and words to what John R. had
played. Add John Hoy (musical arranger of all these songs) to the mix – and with some
creativity and editing, this “vamp” was created!
Gratitude Vamp
Words and vocal arrangement: Annie Stocking
Music John R. Burr Music arrangement: John Hoy
Hey! Grateful, I am so grateful for all I have.
Everyday, grateful. I am so grateful for all I have.
Everyday! I accept and I receive. I am so grateful, oh yea!
