Words: Poem by Norma Marek written in 1989. Music: by Ray Paquet (2004)

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This is a wonderful poem written by Norma Marek. I first read it in an "Ann Landers" column. At the time I had music written for a song, but had no words yet. After reading Norma's poem, I decided to see if it might fit to the music. I was surprised to find that it fit very nicely. I then sent Norma an e-mail asking for her permission to try to write her poem in song form. I was happy to receive a nice reply and her agreement to proceed.

To read other poems by Norma Marek, please visit this site: http://www.judysrealm.com/poets/n_m/index.html

Notes:
- Recorded at home using Boss BR-1180CD.
- Viola: Molly Bechert
- Backup vocals: Molly Bechert and Rob Radke
- Guitar, Bass, vocals: Ray Paquet

Tomorrow Never Comes

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly,
And pray the Lord your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss,
And call you back for just one more

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would tape each word and action,
And play them back throughout my days

If I knew it would be the last time,
I would spare an extra minute or two,
To stop and say "I love you,"
Instead of assuming you know I do.

So just in case tomorrow never comes,
And today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you,
And I hope we never will forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
Young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
You get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
Why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
You'll surely regret the day.
That you didn't take that extra time
For a smile, a hug, or a kiss,
And you were too busy to grant someone,
What turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
And whisper in their ear,
That you love them very much, and
You'll always hold them dear.

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "thank you" or "it's okay".
And if tomorrow never comes,
You'll have no regrets about today

Norma Cornett Marek
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