Long Beautiful Ride

Family flew in from out of town
Planning to say goodbye
Fighting the tears around Ben’s bed
There wasn’t that much time

Sharing memories and telling stories
Laughter replaced their tears
But I couldn’t help but think about
How it’s gonna be without him here

Chorus:
He said as much as I’d like to stay
And I don’t want to see you cry
I’ve been so very lucky
And I’ve lived a real good life
I got married and raised some babies
Lost count of all the memories
Remember me with a smile
And let those memories abide
Because it’s been a long beautiful ride
He knew death ain’t about losing
Cause there’s gonna be a reunion
And I know his precious face awaits
When I make it to the Pearly Gates

The color was fading from his face
His voice grew quiet and low
So many memories ran through his head
It would soon be time to go

Second Chorus:
He said as much as I’d like to stay
And I don’t want to see you cry
I’ve been so very lucky
And I’ve lived a real good life
Don’t ever forget that I love you
And he gently closed his eyes
I’ll remember him with a smile
And let those memories abide
Because it’s been a long beautiful ride

Yeah, I know up there in Heaven he’ll abide
So I smiled
As he took just one more long beautiful ride