Lyrics

My wife and I drove out to a public beach
To enjoy the salty air, and the deep blue sea
We came upon a bus of retarded kids
And caretakers trying to get them fed
When they finished, they helped each child one by one
Into the rest room, to get their business done.
It was so touching and so sweet, it brought a tear to my eye.....
There but for the grace of God, go I.

Every single day, I see things on TV
That make wonder, how humanity
Survives diseases, famines, and genocide
While we complain that the price of steak's too high
The pictures seem so distant and surreal
It's easy to forget that it's for real
When I see those starving faces, it makes me want to cry....
There but for the grace of God, go I.

Every now and then, we need to stop and make a list
To remind us, of the blessings we've got
Otherwise, we focus on what we've missed
It's time to talk the talk, and walk the walk.

So when you see me coming, don't look away
Yes, it's true, that in the war, I lost my legs
But when I think of my fallen buddies, I'm thrilled to be alive...
There but for the grace of God, go I.
Yes, when I think of those fallen heroes, and how I wish they hadn't died...
There but for the grace of God, go I
There but for the grace of God, go I.