[Verse 1]
I see the worry in your eyes
Every time I start to fade
We keep pretending there's more time
Like it’s something we can save
But my hands shake when I hold you
And the truth is getting loud
I wish that I could stay here
I wish this wasn't now
[Chorus]
So I'm saying goodbye sooner than we thought
Leaving you with pieces of my heart I never lost
You’re gonna walk through valleys
I thought I’d walk you through
But the Shepherd who found me
Will be standing next to you
I’m going home before you
But I won’t leave you alone
[Verse 2]
Tell the kids I love their laughs
Hang their drawings on the wall
Teach them every silly song
Let them know I heard them all
When you sit down at the table
And you set one less plate
Talk to Jesus like you knew me
He’s the one who holds my place
[Chorus]
So I'm saying goodbye sooner than we thought
Leaving you with pieces of my heart I never lost
You’re gonna walk through valleys
I thought I’d walk you through
But the Shepherd who found me
Will be standing next to you
I’m going home before you
But I won’t leave you alone
[Bridge]
If the nights feel long and heavy (oh Lord)
And my side of bed is cold
Remember every promise
He has always kept His word
I will see His face in glory
You will see His hand down here
Different rooms
The same strong Father
Counting every tear
[Chorus]
So I'm saying goodbye sooner than we thought
Leaving you with pieces of my heart I never lost
You’re gonna walk through valleys
I thought I’d walk you through
But the Shepherd who found me
Will be standing next to you
I’m going home before you
To the One who calls me His own
I’m going home before you
But I won’t leave you alone