I keep thinkin’ there’s a reason
God put you on this earth
He made you, to help me to
Realize what life’s worth

Only God could send an angel
Like you to touch my soul
He could give it all and take it all away in flash
And still keep it all in control

Chorus:
As long as the shadows follow me
As long as I’m able to keep you company
If I live to be a hundred
I’ll be here by your side
As long as the world turns and the ocean meets the tide

We fell to hard times, fought the devil
And the wolf from our back door
We’ve survived the evil
For richer or for poor

We still believe in values
Live by the Golden Rule
Don’t stay sad, don’t go to bed mad
That’s the one thing you don’t learn in school

Chorus:

You never knows what lies ahead so leave what lies behind
Cherish all the memories live one day at a time
So make wish say a prayer
Thank God for another day
Life is good it’s as good as it. gets
So get a life and keep it that way
Every time I hear you say

Music and lyrics by  Don Bouvette  2005