se 1
Young at heart, filled with dreams
Pursuing success, hard as it seemed
Pedal to the metal, gonna win this race
Whatever it took, I'd find a way
Learning life's lessons, falling down
Getting back up off the ground
Our goals, our vision, would carry us far
Always reaching for another star
But somewhere along that winding road
I never saw the hidden toll
Trading moments I can’t replace
For things that time would soon erase
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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 crystal clear
The people that I loved the most
Were worth far more than a career
Verse 2
Chasing dollars, I can't believe
Spent my life chasing selfish dreams
Never stopped to think what I'd miss
Tender moments, my little girl's kiss
Looking back now there are gaps
Years of memories I can't get back
Missed birthdays, family events
The simple things heaven meant
Forty of my best years gone
Wondering where they all went wrong
What made life special every day
Were the things I let slip away
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 crystal clear
The people that I loved the most
Were worth far more than a career
Bridge
Now I am here, many have passed
I wonder how much time I have
Is there still time to change my path?
To heal the ones who bore the aftermath?
The curtain closed on that act of my life
The lights came up, I looked inside
The seats were empty, the crowd was gone
And I finally saw what nal Chorus
I know what matters most
And I won't waste another day
Holding close the ones I love
Before they too can slip away
No more tomorrows, no more delays
My next chapter starts today
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. .
