Where were you when the
world stopped turning that
September day
Were you in the yard with
your wife and children
Or workin' on some stage in
LA
Did you stand there in shock
at the site 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 who lost their dear
loved ones
And 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 in pride
for the red, white and blue
And the hero's who died just
doin' what they do
Did you look up to heaven
for some kind of answer
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 difference in Iraq and
Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk
to God
And, I remember this from
when I was young
Faith, hope and love are
some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love
Where were you when the
world stopped turning that
September day Teachin' a
class full of innocent
children
Or driving 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 loved her
Did you dust off that Bible
at home
Did you open your eyes hoped
it never happened
Close your eyes and not go
to sleep
Did you notice the sunset
for the first time in ages
Or speak to some stranger on
the street
Did you lay down at night
and think of tomorrow
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
Did you go to a church and
hold hands with some
strangers
Stand in line and give your
own blood
Did you just stay home 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 difference in Iraq and
Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk
to God
And, I remember this from
when I was young
Faith, hope and love are
some good things He gave us
And the greatest is 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 difference in Iraq and
Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk
to God
And, I remember this from
when I was young
Faith, hope and love are
some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love
And the greatest is love
And the greatest is love
Where were you when the
world stopped turning, that
September day
Written and performed by
Alan Jackson
http://www.alanjackson.com/home/index.htm
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