Sonwriter Demos. Story songs about life in general. Some happy, some sad.
Song Info
Genre
Charts
Peak #598
Peak in subgenre #55
Author
Frank Papa
Rights
2005
Uploaded
August 30, 2006
Track Files
MP3
MP3 5.4 MB • 128 kbps • 5:55
Lyrics
You Can’t Take It With You
With my mind at peace I awake
My spirits high as the day I undertake {Chorus
The Lord has given me another day
To mend my past and sinful ways
Life has its ups and has its downs
Happiness and sorrow have no bounds
Life is complex and a mystery
With an uncertain course and destiny
We start life with the greatest hope
Some will endure others can’t cope
Lend a helping hand to those who fail
And guide them on the righteous trail
Don’t shun a man who hasn’t reached his goal
Until you have walked in the shoes of that poor soul
Do not judge him why he failed
You know not the reasons that prevailed
Recount your good deeds did you share
Did you offer compassion kindness and care
Or were you too busy fulfilling your needs
With material things to the point of greed
If you were fortunate in reaching your goal
Did you do this without losing your soul
When the gates are opened with the trumpet blast
Will you be the first or will you be last
Be prepared before it’s too late
Repent now with a clean clear slate
You are here on borrowed time
Awaiting the call of the Lord divine
Now when he calls will you be there
At the pearly gates saying a prayer
Or told to get back at the lines end
‘Cause you offended God and your fellowman
Do you savor each day as if the last
Accept the present make amends for the past
Do you use your brain and common sense
Or choose to suffer the consequence
Do you follow Gods rules and do what’s right
Do you thank him in prayer each day and night
For all his blessings and the gift of birth
And countless bounties from the earth
You may strive for riches and fame
While ignoring the poor sick and lame
Heaven’s treasures are greater than those on earth
Material things will have no worth
You can’t take them with you when it’s your time to die
It matter not how hard you try
Just remember you are here for a spell
Mend your ways strive for heaven instead of hell
With my mind at peace I awake
My spirits high as the day I undertake {Chorus
The lord has given me another day
To mend my past and sinful ways
It matters not how hard you try
You can’t take it with you when you die
Copyright 8/2005 Frank Papa
