Lyrics
[Verse 1]
The older I get, the more I realize
This world was never really my home
I've laughed, I've cried, I've made mistakes along the way
I've watched loved ones come, and I've watched loved ones go
And now, as I look back down the road behind me
I can honestly say there was only one reason I made it this far
Jesus
[Verse 2]
There were times I should have fallen
Times I should have given up
Times I thought I was too far gone
But His mercy found me, His grace carried me
And His promise still leads me on
[Chorus]
So if today is my last day
Don't feel sorry for me
I've got a home waiting
I've got a Savior waiting
And before long, I'll be walking those streets of gold
Singing with the angels, standing before the throne of God
So my friend, if you've never trusted Him
Don't wait
Because I'm leaving this old world behind
And I'm going home
Goodbye, my friend, my race is run
[Verse 3]
I remember days when faith was hard
When scars ran deep upon my heart
There were nights I walked alone, wondering if I'd make it home
But every valley that I crossed reminds me now what Christ has bought
He never left me in despair, I found His footprints everywhere
Through every trial, every test
His loving arms gave me rest
Now I'm standing at the riverside, and heaven's shore is in my sight
The trumpet sounds within my soul, and soon I'll reach that golden goal
I've read the promise, I know it's true, He's made a place for me and you
[Chorus]
Don't spend your days chasing the wind
Don't wait until your life's near end
The Savior's calling even now, just come to Him and humbly bow
His grace is greater than your past, His mercy still is built to last
No sin is stronger than His blood, no distance farther than His love
One day this world will fade away, but every word He said will stay
The King is coming as He said, to wake His sleeping saints from death
Soon faith will finally become sight, the darkest day will turn to light
The saints of old will gather 'round, and heaven's song will be the sound
[Outro]
So if today is my last day
Don't feel sorry for me
I've got a home waiting
I've got a Savior waiting
And before long, I'll be walking those streets of gold
Singing with the angels, standing before the throne of God
So my friend, if you've never trusted Him
Don't wait
Because I'm leaving this old world behind
And I'm going home
Goodbye, my friend, my race is run