Story Behind The Song
The young think they will live forever and don't worry about anything happening to them. This young man is an exception and wants his father to do as he wishes in the event of his passing.
Song Description
Thought provoking comments by a young boy and the changes in him as he gets to be older.
| Song Length |
4:11 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Mood |
Tranquil |
| Subject |
Spirituality |
Similar Artists |
Blake Shelton |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
IF I DON'T LIVE FOREVER
(verse) A nine year old boy sat down with his Dad
With a frown on his face, he said, "Dad, is it true?
About all the children who die before they should?
If it happens to me, here's what you can do:
Give my new ball and glove to my little brother
That's what I want done IF I DON'T LIVE FOREVER"
(chorus) "IF I DON'T LIVE FOREVER, will they save a seat for me?
On a thrill ride in Heaven, that's where I will be
I'll play ball every day and hide in the clouds
IF I DON'T LIVE FOREVER, will they save a seat for me?"
(verse) A Marine private sat down with his Dad
With concern in his eyes he said, "You know it's true,
Some of us won't come home, I hope you understand
If it happens to me, here's what you can do:
Give my old motorbike to my little brother
That's what I want done IF IDON'T LIVE FOREVER"
(chorus) "IF I DON'T LIVE FOREVER, will they save place for me?
In the Kingdom of Heaven, that's where I will be
I'll visit our kinfolk and sleep on the clouds
IF I DON'T LIVE FOREVER, will they save a place for me?"
(bridge) We live for the moment - worry not at all
Few of us are ready - when we get the call
(repeat 2nd chorus)
(tag) "IF I DON'T LIVE FOREVER, will they save a place for me?"
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