VERSE I
By the time you get this message I will already be gone
I never knew what to say to you so I'm writing you this song
To leave you tips for growing up leave messages that last
Live for today plan for tomorrow but don't forget the past
Cause the past is what made you what you are today
CHORUS
And I leave you standing strongly
Leave you with the peace of mind that passes understanding
And I leave you with thoughts that touch the heart
You'll always make mistakes remember to finish what you start
VERSE II
By the time you get this message I will already be gone
We didn't spend enough time together now time is too far gone
Make sure to spend time listening to what other people say
Cause time is what this life is made it can be taken away
And this is all I wish that I could say