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Introduction
“Thank You World” by The Statler Brothers is one of those timeless pieces that captures the essence of gratitude in the simplest, yet most profound way. It’s a song that feels like a heartfelt letter to life itself, penned with love and humility by a group who genuinely appreciated the world around them.
From the moment the harmonies start, you’re drawn into a warm embrace of nostalgia and appreciation. The Statler Brothers had a knack for taking everyday moments and turning them into something extraordinary, and “Thank You World” is a perfect example of this. It’s not just a song—it’s a reminder to pause and reflect on the little things that make life beautiful.
What makes “Thank You World” special is its sincerity. There’s no grandiosity here, just pure, unfiltered thankfulness. The lyrics speak directly to the listener, making you feel as if you’re sharing a personal moment with the band, as they count their blessings and invite you to do the same.
The melody, too, is soft and comforting, much like the feeling of sitting on a porch at sunset, watching the world slow down around you. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to pick up the phone and call someone just to tell them how much they mean to you.
“Thank You World” stands as a testament to the Statler Brothers’ ability to connect with their audience on a deeply personal level. It’s a song that’s both universal and intimate, reminding us all to take a moment and say “thank you” for the world we live in, the people we love, and the memories we hold dear.
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Lyrics
I wanna thank you world for lettin’ me belong
I’m just one fourth of one small group that sings your songs
I know that there are others who have served in bigger ways
All I can do is sing your music all my days
It makes me grateful just to know to know that I can be
Unique and fill a spot beside the other three
Without a place here in this world I know that I’d be lost
Thank you world for lettin’ me contribute to the cause
I may not ever stand like Stonewall Jackson stood
But standing on that stage to me is just as good
And I may never be a heavy or a great
But you’ve given me the strenght the strenght to pull me weight
Oh for the part I sing is truly part of me
And it does its part to lock the other parts in key
And it does its part to pull to pull that sweet applause
So thank you world for lettin’ me contribute to the cause
Oh world you’ve given me a place that I call mine
Though I’ve stepped out of it and I’ve gotten out of line
Sometimes I sing your music slightly out of key
And I know I make it harder for the other three
Oh I’ve always done my part the very best I could
And it’s done with other guys oh world you could
You’ve let me sing your praises world and harp about your faults
I thank you world for lettin’ me contribute to the cause
It makes me grateful just to know…
Without a place here in this world…
Thank you world for lettin’ me contribute to the cause