Song Description
At any moment in time, we can be "present" to it, be thinking about the past or be dreaming about the future. That is what this song is about. Verse Three makes a case for being in the present and holding to today as where it may be best to spend most of your time.
Verse 3
Some folks live life for today
Smellin' roses, makin' hay
Laughin' out loud all the way
Grateful for another day
Lovin' life and livin' love
They know today is a gift from above
| Song Length |
3:28 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Welcoming |
Subject |
Time, Life |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Three Days to Live
Copyright 2022, Ken Matejka & Dan Robinson & John Marcinzyn. All rights reserved.
Chorus
Three days to live, that's all we've got
Two mean something, but the third one means a lot
Time's a wastin', don't let it slip away
We've only got three days to live
Yesterday, tomorrow and today
Verse 1
Some folks live in yesterday
Rememberin' the good 'ol days
The past is a familiar place
You know so well what you face
Have a few beers, shed some tears
But don't keep starin' in old mirrors
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 2
Tomorrow's where some folks stay
Dreamin' 'bout a better day
Writin' songs, pickin' guitars
Hitchhikin' on shootin' stars
Reachin' for that big brass ring
But grabbin' it's no sure thing
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3
Some folks live life for today
Smellin' roses, makin' hay
Laughin' out loud all the way
Grateful for another day
Lovin' life and livin' love
They know today is a gift from above
Bridge
Give yesterday it's due
Let tomorrow shine on through
But hold onto today for you
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Three days to live, that's all we've got
Three days to live
Three days to live, that's all we've got
Three days to live