Lyrics
When They Shut the Box
Words: Neil Sleevi
Composed by Dan Simpel
Verse 1:
When I am done with dying and I am fin’lly gone
They’ll dress me in my fav'rite suit to lay me ‘neath the lawn
They'll comb my hair; trim my nails so I’ll look my best
Then lay me on a satin pillow for my final rest
They’ll form a line that stretches as far as eye can see
Then again not quite that far; since its only me
They’ll magnify my virtues and things I’ve said and done
And act as if I’m laying there listenin’ to everyone
Chorus
When they shut the box…I’ll have entered heaven’s door
When they lock the locks…I won’t be there anymore
By the time they sing the final song and finished all their talks
I’ll be home with Jesus …when they shut the box
Verse 2:
Well, I hope that my dear loved ones can see beyond the veil
And understand what I believed was no fairy tale
I hate to disappoint them and all the plans they’ve made
But I won’t stay inside that box or live inside that grave
And when they gaze upon the shell of what I used to be
I’ll be there with Jesus …the One who died for me
My Father’s house is oh so grand ain’t no door or locks
And in His glory I will stand …when they shut the box
Chorus
Bridge
I love them for their kindness and all their gracious thoughts
I just wish that they could see me now and think “outside the box”
Chorus
Tag
By the time they sing the final song and given all their talks
I’ll be home with Jesus …when they shut the box
I’ll be home with Jesus …when they shut the box
