Lawson Bates lyrics

If That Hadnt Been There

What's he doing' here?
They were whispering
This is God's house
Who let the drifter in?
Rough clothes and tough drinks on his breath
The preacher shook his hand
Said welcome to the church
What brings you here today?
What your story sir?
He looked down and said well since you asked
My mom was 18 my dad was 21
And when she broke the news
He said you're on your own
So she drove to the doctor scared to death
That's when it hit her like a heavenly voice
A sign saying its a child not a choice

If that hadn't been there
I wouldn't be here
I guess an angel out there whispered a prayer
Right into Gods ear
That billboard sign changed her mind
Hindsight I'd say was way too clear
If that hadn't been there
I wouldn't be here

The preacher teared up
Grabbed him by the hand
Led him up front
Said tell 'em about it man
Real life beats a sermon any day

He cleared his throat and said
I was 16 we were crazy kids racing GTs
So fast I took that last curb straight
100 feet above a rocky ravine
I wrapped her up around a sycamore tree

If that hadn't been there
I wouldn't be here
I guess an angel out there whispered a prayer
Right into Gods ear
Cause it was standing there tall to catch my fall
Hindsight I'd say was way too clear
If that hadn't been there
I wouldn't be here

Then he told that congregation
As a matter of fact just about three months back
The love of my life up and moved on
Cheap hotel rooms what I've been calling home
Ain't sleeping just hanging on by a thread
I got a bottle I got a pistol
And last night I was gonna end it all
Till I opened that drawer there by the bed
And I don't know who Gideon is
But I read that I have a friend

If that hadn't been there
I wouldn't be here
I know an angel out there whispered a prayer
Right into Gods ear
Cause that message above was just enough
Hindsight I'd say was all too clear
If that hadn't been there
If that hadn't been there
If that hadn't been there
I wouldn't be here

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