Hi James!
Really good chord movement on this - and sometimes unexpected but not unwelcome changes - supporting that recurring melody. As others have said, that’s a good change in the bridge when the steel guitar comes in.

To reconcile the title with the piece, I thought the chord changes reflected the unexpected joys of something new being experienced, while the measured, steady feel of the accompaniment reflected trying to contain enthusiasm (or fear) while experiencing the change. That might not be what you envisaged, but that’s how I interpreted it.
Well done!
Andrew