Story Behind The Song

Missing my Dad, I decided to write yet another song for Him expressing my gratification and love for Him for being such a powerful influence in my life. I am a kinder, gentler man for knowing Him and growing up with Him watching Him interact all those years together.

Song Description

Written for a eight year memorial after my Father's passing. He was a kind, generous man who touched every life that He came in contact with.

Lyrics

ONLY ONE LIFE TO LIVE
(A tribute to my Father)
© March 6, 2004, Words & Music by D. Sweetman

(verse)
Everyone is rushing to get somewhere on time
The more we try to do today, the more we get behind
If only we could find the time to stop and look around
We?d see that we are barely making ground.

(verse)
It?s rare to find a soul who seldom worries ?bout his plan
He reaches for the wayward son, he lends a helping hand.
He finds the good in everyone, he cannot see the bad
He lives the kind of life I wish I had.

(chorus)
You?ve opened up your heart- you?ve made yourself a friend
You?ve cared for every soul, you?ve held on ?till the end.
With all that I can do, and all that I can give
I hope that I can leave a trail of love, with only one life to live.

(verse)
I know when all is said and done our souls will still live on
I know you?ve taught me all you could- knowing one day you?d be gone
Watching you those many years, I saw your heart of love.
I pray you?re watching over me from up above.

(chorus)
You?ve opened up your heart- you?ve made yourself a friend
You?ve cared for every soul, you?ve held on ?till the end.
With all that I can do, and all that I can give
I hope that I can leave a trail of love, with only one life to live.

(solo piano)

(chorus)
You?ve opened up your heart- you?ve made yourself a friend
You?ve cared for every soul, you?ve held on ?till the end.
With all that I can do, and all that I can give
I hope that I can leave a trail of love, with only one life to live.

(tag)
I hope that I can leave a trail of love, with only one life to live.