Wheels on the Sidewalk

A while ago we visited the library, which is usually a silent place. But this day they were testing the sound system in the park nearby in preparation for the evening’s concert. They were playing a Chicago song that was popular when I was a girl:

Saturday in the park I think it was the Fourth of July.

People talking, people laughing, a man selling ice cream singing Italian songs:

“Eh, Cumpari! si vo sunari,” can you dig it? Yes I can!

And I've been waiting such a long time for Saturday.

Slow motion riders fly the colors of the day.

A bronze man still can tell stories his own way.

Listen children all is not lost, all is not lost, oh no, no.

Funny days in the park; everyday's the Fourth of July.

People reaching, people touching; a real celebration waiting for us all.

If we want it, really want it, can you dig it? Yes, I can,

And I've been waiting such a long time for the day.