The Most Important Work

The Most Important Work
Words and Music by Ande Rasmussen and Billy White, Jr.

Verse 1
They were leaving the hospital walking the hall
She carried her new son, he was so small
Her Mother said his nose reminds me of you
He’s the most important work you’ll ever do

Verse 2
Her career was fast track but she stepped off
Though they needed the money she knew the cost
Put her dreams on hold and gave up her youth
For the most important work she’d ever do

Bridge
In growing up at seventeen he asked her
Why did you put your dreams aside for me
She said I love you, that’s what mothers do
You’re the most important dream I see

Verse 3
Years flew by, the boy became a man
Found a woman, fell in love, asked for her hand
Wedding bells, perfume smells, flowers all around
He wore a long-tail tux and she a lovely gown

Verse 4
They were leaving the hospital walking the hall
He carried his new girl, she was so small
His Mother said her nose reminds me of you
She’s the most important work you’ll ever do

© 1999 Anders Rasmussen & Billy White, Jr.
Gotcha Covered ASCAP/Hoopie Music BMI