(jeffrey steele/craig wiseman)

looks like everybody´s here
had to put some folding chairs in the vestibule
yeah, it´s getting full
even old aunt ruby came
her first time on an aeroplain, it´s her sister´s girl
she said she wouldn´t miss it for the world

and all them young´uns squirmin´ in the pews
mr. charlie in his lime green suit is a handsome man
remarks widow callahan
uncle joe and uncle jake
haven´t spoken since ´88
just said hello
it´s a good day to let it go

so let the angels gather, let the music play
let the preacher get to preachin´ all the do you takes
love is a beautiful thing
throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
tie the cans to the back of that limosine
(two people in) love is a beautiful thing

daddy´s waitin´ with the bride
as she helps him with his tie she sees a tear
he says it´s hot in here
he hugs his little girl and asks
how did you grow up so fast, god i wish
your momma could be here for this

everybody stands and smiles
as she comes walking down the aisle in her momma´s gown
and daddy breaks on down
gran and gramps in the second row
stood right there fifty years ago and said their vows
i guess it´s workin´ out

so let the angels gather, let the music play
let the preacher get to preachin´ all the do you takes
love is a beautiful thing
throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
tie the cans to the back of that limosine
(two people in) love is a beautiful thing

a little table full of gifts
catering is coverdish and the wedding band
well that´s on her hand
tommy´s teasing lorali
pushed her down and made her cry
and neither one knows a day will come

when the angels gather, and the music play
the preacher get to preachin´ all the do you takes
love is a beautiful thing
throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
tie the cans to the back of that limosine
love, two people in love
it´s a beautiful thing

love, it´s a beautiful thing
(love, it´s a beautiful thing)
love, oh sweet love, it´s a beautiful thing
(love, it´s a beautiful thing)
love, oh love, it´s a beautiful thing
(love, it´s a beautiful thing)
love, love, it´s a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful thing