Story Behind The Song

Written for a family member of the co-lyricist. Her aunt had been a source of encouragement and strength to Tammy, and this song attempts to reciprocate and offer strength and hope.

Song Description

Consoling for one who heard suddenly that their health is compromised and their life shortened.

Lyrics

Borrowed Time
Tammy Beal BMI/Arnie Davidson ASCAP© 2007

She got the news today, it?s worse than she had feared
She hid her disappointment and wiped away the tears
In just a second, the world fell from her hands
In one despairing moment, she questioned once again
Why am I living on borrowed time?

All that we?re given can soon fade away
And things you take for granted disappear
This challenge before you has brought you to pray
And find the strength that?s hidden in your fear
By the greatest Lender, of borrowed time

She didn?t tell her husband, the time just wasn?t right
?No sense we both should worry, for now I?ll just sit tight?
Life was just beginning to give them what they sought
And now she sits and wonders, consumed by just one thought;
Why am I living on borrowed time? (CH)

The answer came like sunlight the darkened window glowed
You have this time to learn along this living road
To make your own decisions and see what you can find
That?s why you?re living? (inst)

She rests secure and comforted she?s done her level best
Gave her time to children and built a loving nest
Who am I to question what fate may have in store
I?ve lived a long productive life, how could I ask for more
I?ve learned to start living on borrowed time (CH)