Why Did It Take So Long

Why did it take so long, to write such a perfect song
At 71, I thought that I would be done but I’m still having so much fun
I still have a thought or two, that I’d like to share with you
So come to a show, you know that I’d like to know
If you feel the same way too.

Chorus

None of us know when it’s over, none of us know when it’s our time
All I can show you is what I do best
So here is my perfect song, I’m so sorry it took so long

I’m not sure what I would do, if I couldn’t sing for you
Or play my guitar, and pretend I’m a star, like so many I’ve admired
It’s been such a way of life, for me and for my wife
I’m so amazed. I have lived everyday, with a song inside my heart

Chorus

None of us know when it’s over, none of us know when it’s our time
All I can show you is what I do best
So here is my perfect song, I’m just sorry it took this long

Bridge

Melodies that come to me keep playing my head
Like a dream in harmony, So much better sung than said

Why did it take so long, to write such a perfect song
But I’m so glad it came, with such a happy refrain
And I’m hoping you’ll sing along

Chorus

None of us know when it’s over, none of us know when it’s our time
All I can show you is what I do best
So here is my perfect song, I’m just sorry it took so long

Song by John Batdorf / Bat Mac Music BMI
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