Life So Far
words and music © 2011, Kate MacColl
This tree is like our marriage, with earth, water and hope we
Thought it had a chance to grow strong roots But
Now it’s back to springtime, there’s not even one bud and
Like our love, it’s time to face the truth It won’t
Grow again, we cannot bring it back to life, and
Although our parents taught us love that’s strong can last for life, it won’t
Grow again, and I cannot be your wife But I
Thank you for the life I’ve had so far
I walk into the house now, it’s cold, empty and bare
Nothing proves that we were ever here No
Furniture, no paintings, just floors, windows and walls and
Fifteen years are wiped away like tears And our
Home is gone, we cannot bring it back to life, and
Although our parents taught us love that’s strong can last for life, oh our
Home is gone, and I cannot be your wife But I
Thank you for the life I’ve had so far
For better or for worse is hard to live by, in
Sickness and in health is quite a test Still there’s
Freedom in commitment so I chose each day to stay and
Here I stand and watch you walk away Because your
Love is done, you cannot bring it back to life, and
Although my parents taught me love that’s strong will last for life I see your
Love is done, and I cannot be your wife But I
Thank you for the life I’ve had, the memories both good and bad, I
Thank you for the life I’ve had so far