when the world stopped turnin'
with your wife and children
Or workin' on some stage in L. A.?
Did you stand there in shock
at the sight of that black smoke
Risin' against that blue sky?
Did you shout out in anger,
in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry?
Did you weep for the children,
they lost their dear loved ones
Pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you rejoice for the people
who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below?
Did you burst out with pride
for the red, white, and blue
Did you look up to heaven
And look at yourself and what really matters?
I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you
The diff'rence in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
are some good things He gave us
when the world stopped turnin'
Teachin' a class full of innocent children
Or drivin' down some cold interstate
Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor?
In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you call up your mother
and tell her you love her?
Did you dust off that Bible at home?
and hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you notice the sunset
for the first time in ages
And speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night
Go out and buy you a gun?
Did you turn off that violent
old movie you're watchin'
And turn on I Love Lucy reruns?
and hold hands with some strangers
Stand in line to give your own blood?
and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love?
I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you
The diff'rence in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
are some good things He gave us
I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you
The diff'rence in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
are some good things He gave us
