Story Behind The Song
A song about putting the past behind and remembering to leave something behind. A legacy of compassion, hope, and love and memories of all time.
| Song Length |
3:33 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Engaging, Welcoming |
Subject |
Father, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
"What You Leave Behind"
Vocals by: Shelly Rann Written by: TJWAY & Meredith Day
Available for artist consideration: For more information, please contact: tjwaymusic@rogers.com
(All Rights Reserved) © 2005
Length: 3:38
Verse 1:
I walked out the door
Feeling frustrated from inside
Took a step back into, the past
Did I leave anything behind?
Verse 2:
I thought back on life, and what my daddy
Used to, say to me
And then I heard a silent whisper and,
My daddy said to me
Chorus:
It's not what you have, but what you leave behind
A legacy of compassion, hope and love and memories of all time
Now, just remember what I am saying to you, and
One day you'll understand, that
It's not what you have, but what you leave behind
Verse 3:
And then my daddy said to me,
Help others as they've helped you,
Live your life and your dreams that you, always wanted to pursue
Put the past behind you and, start fresh and new
Spoken words: And always remember
It's not what you have, but what you leave behind
Chorus:
It's not what you have, but what you leave behind
A legacy of compassion, hope and love and memories of all time
Now, just remember what I am saying to you, and
One Day you'll understand, that
It's not what you have, but what you leave behind
Verse 4:
Just remember what I am saying to you, and
One Day you'll understand, that
It's not what you have, but what you leave behind
No, it's not what you have, but what you leave behind
Coda:
It's what you leave behind.......FADE OUT...