The Gift of Life

(hummmmm) When I sit and then look back,

It feels like yesterday.

The phone call that I had

— I didn’t think it could be true.

I don’t know what to say,

As I write this song for you.

All these words and memories,

Still wondering what to do.

I don’t even know who you are,

Or where you’re from.

But you mean so much to me

— You gave me the gift of life.

I raise a glass each year,

And see how far I’ve come.

Each day that passes,

I’ll always think of you.

Your kidney’s been on trips,

It’s seen the ocean blue.

Every breath I take,

Is a thank-you meant for you.

There are places I have seen,

And moments I have shared,

And every one of them

Is a life you helped me bear.

I wonder if you ever knew What your gift would mean to

me. That somewhere, years from then,

A stranger would still be free.

Free to laugh, Free to love,

Free to see another day.

And every year I’m still here,

I’ll remember what you gave.

I don’t even know who you are,

Or where you’re from.

But you mean so much to me

— You gave me the gift of life.

I raise a glass each year,

To the life that I have known.

And every step I take,

I know I never walk alone.

Another year, another chance,

Your heartbeat lives in me.

Through every song, through every dance,

Your spirit’s running free.

I don’t even know who you are,

But you gave me the gift of life...

And I’ll carry you with me,

Every single night.

Every single day.

For the gift of life.