Verse 1
Young at heart, filled with dreams
Pursuing success, hard as it seems
Setting goals, pedal to the metal, gonna win this race
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes
Learning life's lessons, falling down
Getting back up when I hit the ground
Dusting off, can't be soft
Can't let thoughts of failure creep in at all
Our goals, our vision, will carry us far
Always reaching for another star
Nothing's gonna stop us or get in the way
The road to success was all that mattered that day
Pre-Chorus
But somewhere along that winding road
I didn't see the hidden toll
Trading moments I can never replace
For things that time would just erase
Chorus
I know what matters most
I just wish I'd learned it long ago
Missed birthdays, family gatherings
Little moments that made life whole
Hey Daddy, can't you play?
Sorry honey, I've got work today
Let's play tomorrow, wait and see
Tomorrow came, but it got away from me
I know what matters most
Now the truth is finally clear
The people that I love the most
Were always worth more than the career
Verse 2
Chasing dollars, I can't believe
Spent my life chasing selfish dreams
Never once thought of what I'd miss
Tender moments, my little girl's kiss
Looking back now there are gaps
Times when I can't recall what happened
Forty of my best years gone
And I wonder where they all went wrong
Missed birthdays, family events
The simple things heaven meant
What makes life memorable along the way
Were the things I let keep slipping away
Pre-Chorus
Now I stand at the edge of the years
With gratitude mixed with tears
Seeing clearly what I couldn't then
What I'd give to live it all again
Chorus
I know what matters most
I just wish I'd learned it long ago
Missed birthdays, family gatherings
Little moments that made life whole
Hey Daddy, can't you play?
Sorry honey, I've got work today
Let's play tomorrow, wait and see
Tomorrow came, but it got away from me
I know what matters most
Now the truth is finally clear
The people that I love the most
Were always worth more than the career
Bridge
Now I am here, many have passed
I wonder how long I really have
Is there still time to dream again?
To mend what's broken, make amends?
The curtain closed on that act of my life
The crowd moved on into the night
When the lights came up and I looked around
The seats were empty, not a soul was found
But there's still breath inside my chest
And maybe these years can be my best
A different race, a different plan
Walking hand in hand with those I love again
Final Chorus
I know what matters most
And I'm not wasting one more day
Holding close the ones I love
Before they too can slip away
No more "tomorrows," no more delays
No more living life that way
My next chapter now begins
Healing hearts and making amends
I know what matters most
Though I learned it late, I finally see
Success was never what I earned
Success was who was waiting for me
Outro
Young at heart, still dreaming dreams
Just seeing life differently
The road ahead is shorter now
But love is where I'm
