LYRIC FOR SALE

By Michael Frayen

[Verse 1] My sisters and I stood next to the hospital bed.
Long time coming this day we knew we would dread.
Daddy’s chest moving slowly with each labored breath.
Scrambled emotions watching life chasing death.
[Beat]

[Verse 2]
His lips quivered and parted with just a quiet sound.
The tangles of his life that he’d no longer be bound.
A full life lived right and no more places needed to roam.
[Beat]
Heard him whisper “take me back lord, just once [Instrumental Break], [Stop], and [Drop] [Heavy Re-entry] BEFORE YOU TAKE ME HOME
[Beat]

[Chorus]
[Vocals:Explosive] Oh take me back Lord before taking me home.
I just need a few moments to put things in place.
I’m fine where I am and will soon finish the race .
Memories so many I’m just trying to find some space.
Oh take me back Lord before taking me home...
[Beat]

[Verse 3]
Take me back Lord when I was just a toddler of 3
Thought it was the end of the world when I skinned my small knee
Hadn’t a clue, it was a mystery of what might lay ahead
Ended my nights saying my tiny prayers just before going to bed [Beat]

[Verse 4]
Take me back Lord when I was 9
Playing hide and seek in the neighborhood. I was always the hardest to find.
Running barefoot in the grass and most likely get stung
Catching lightning bugs oh the summer nights were such fun...
[Beat]

[Verse 5] Take me back Lord when I was a happy young man.
Dressed in white, Walking down the aisle, and her eyes met mine,
We both knew right then that I’d never let go of that hand.

[Verse 6]
Take me back Lord when I was angry, there was such sadness and strife
Why had you taken from me not only a son but then also a wife
I was down on my knees, shoulders were heaving, the floor wet with my tears
Lost in the world no direction to go, rescue me Lord and comfort my fears...
[Beat]

[Chorus]
[Vocals:Explosive] Oh take me back Lord before taking me home
I just need a few moments to put things in place
I’m fine where I am and soon will finish the race
Memories so many I’m just trying to find some space
Oh take me back Lord before taking me home...

[Verse 7]
Take me back Lord I had found a new love
Smiles and laughter again I had been blessed from above
THen my eyes were bad and my whiskers were gray
With Grandkids on my lap and my life fulfilled…I know Today is THE DAY
[Vocals:Explosive]
I’m now ready Lord for you to take me home, yes Today is the Day
[Chorus]
[Vocals:Explosive] Thank you for listening but It’s time to take me home Lord
You gave me a few moments to put things in place
I’m fine where I am and now can finish the race
Memories so many and I found some space
Oh Lord, it’s time, yes it’s time, I’M READY FOR HOME!!

YES,...LORD TAKE ME HOME!!