Story Behind The Song
The setting of and lessons from my father's funeral. Tim Bays
Song Description
You can't take it with you, don't you know
So think of all that you could leave behind
Give everyone a reason to miss you when you go
And live with the end in mind
| Song Length |
3:28 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Peaceful |
Subject |
Life, Spirituality |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Live With The End In Mind
Tim Bays/Amber Dotson
© 1999 In Cahoots Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI)
Couldn't find an empty seat, people clear out to the street
No one had ever seen the church that full
So many there to say farewell with hugs to give and tales to tell
About the man lying there so still...and the preacher said
Loving father, precious son, loyal friend and faithful husband
He touched so many hearts along the way
And if you've ever asked yourself about the nature of true wealth
Just look at all those gathered here today
Chorus
Cause/And you can't take it with you, don't you know
So think of all that you could leave behind
Give everyone a reason to miss you when you go
And live with the end in mind
You know he never missed a chance to laugh, sing or dance
To tell a joke or wipe away a tear
And he filled every minute up with work and play and love
Said you never know how long you're here...Chorus
Bridge
And standing there in line to say goodbye
Sure made me realize...Chorus