C Em F C Life is a very precious thing you only get one shot Am F C G I once knew a fine young man who loved his life a lot C F C F But for some sudden reason no one else will ever know C G F C He gave up his family and hopes and dreams, turned loose and let them go
I wish I could have been there with him to hold his hand I wish I could have talked to him to help him understand That he had everything to live for these intentions were all wrong But in the flicker of an instant a young man's life was gone
I wish somehow I knew exactly what he felt inside I wish I knew just what went through his mind that summer night I know at least a thousand times I've asked the good Lord why But its best to just let him rest although it's hard to say goodbye
Bridge: Am G F C He's on his way to see Jesus, he's left us and moved on Am F C G Now all we have are memories and a name tag etched in stone C G Am F He left his world behind at a time he felt he was all alone C G F C Now he's comin to see Jesus, please make him feel at home