When was the last time
that I heard you say
Mother or father
I love you
And when was
the last time
that they heard
you say
Daughter or son
I love you
Ones you say
you cherish every day
Can instantly
be taken away
Then you'd say
I know this
can't be true
When you never
took the time
to simply tell them
"I love you"
When was the last time
that I heard you say
Sister or brother
I love you
And when was
the last time
that they heard
you say
Darling or best friend
I love you
The one for whom
you'd give your very life
Could be taken
in the twinkling
of an eye
Through your tears
you'd ask
"why did you go?"
Knowing you didn't
always show
just how much
you loved them so...
These three words
sweet and simple
These three words
short and kind
These three words
always kindles
an aching heart
to smile inside
I know a family
who hasn't a cent
to their name
And yet the joy
and love they have
between them
they always claim
And when one's
called from life
the survived who mourn
will never be the same
Yet they rejoice
in knowing they gave
them their all...
These three words
sweet and simple
These three words
short and kind
These three words
always kindles
an aching heart
to smile inside
These three words
sweet and simple
These three words
short and kind
These three words
always kindles
an aching heart
to smile inside
These three words