Story Behind The Song
David Hackenberry died unexpectedly from a stroke at the age of 41. This is a description of the legacy he left behind through the gift of life as an organ donor
Song Description
A moving piece about organ & tissue donation
| Song Length |
3:47 |
Genre |
Country - General, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Life, Tonight, Night, Evening |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY
by warren evans
THE SNOW IS FALLING OUTSIDE THE CHURCH TONIGHT
AS THEY CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE IN THE CANDLELIGHT
PEOPLE LAUGHED AND CRIED WHILE MEMORIES WERE SHARED
SEVEN LIVES WERE SPARED BECAUSE YOU CARED
GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE AND CHANGING THE WORLD
IT'S A MODERN MIRACLE; THIS PAIN BECAME A PEARL
FADING HOPES ARE JUST A MEMORY
SECOND CHANCES REDEFINED
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY
TO LEAVE BEHIND
YOUR HEART IS BEATING SOMEWHERE ELSE TONIGHT
AND YOUR HAZEL EYES RESTORE AN OLD MAN'S SIGHT
FAR AWAY SOMEONE WILL BREATHE WITH EASE AGAIN
LIFE TAKES ON NEW MEANING FOR RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE AND CHANGING THE WORLD
IT'S A MODERN MIRACLE; THIS PAIN BECAME A PEARL
FADING HOPES ARE JUST A MEMORY
SECOND CHANCES REDEFINED
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY
TO LEAVE BEHIND
bridge:
IT WASN?T HARD TO SIGN THAT DONOR CARD
HEAVEN HOLDS ANOTHER SHINING STAR
GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE AND CHANGING THE WORLD
IT'S A MODERN MIRACLE; THIS PAIN BECAME A PEARL
FADING HOPES ARE JUST A MEMORY
SECOND CHANCES REDEFINED
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY
TO LEAVE BEHIND
GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE TONIGHT
GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE TONIGHT
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY