Verse 1

You’ll be 13 listening
To Billy Graham
And you’ll hear the choir
Singing Just as I Am
It’s gonna feel like God’s
Meeting you right there
It’s very important
That you say that prayer

Verse 2

You’ll be 16 waking up fighting mad
Cause it’s too much pressure
When the preacher’s your dad
And you’ll wanna turn your back
On everything you know
But it’s very important
That you turn back home

Chorus 1

The world will bend you
But it won’t break you
God’s got a plan
So take His hand
And let Him take you
On a wild ride
So just hold on tight
It won’t be easy but believe me
It’s the best life

Post Chorus

Just sitting here talking
To a younger me
And you’d be smiling
If you could see what I see

Verse 3

You’ll be 21 singing
Songs in Tennessee
Getting nothing but no’s
From the powers that be
They’re gonna tell you
You’re just not good enough
It’s very important
That you don’t give up

Verse 4

You’ll be 25
When you meet Emily
And you’ll be right when you
Think she’s out of your league
She’ll help you grow some more
Branches on your family tree
So It’s very important
That you buy that ring

Chorus 2

ANd the world will bend you
But it won’t break you
God’s got a plan
So take His hand
And let Him take you
On a wild ride
So just hold on tight
It won’t be easy but believe me
It’s the best life

Post Chorus

Just sitting here talking
To a younger me
And you’d be smiling
If you could see what I see

Verse 5

Well I ain’t gonna lie
Your heart’s gonna hurt
But all the pain will be
Worth it for what it’s worth
So keep running your race
Now younger me
Cause you’d be smiling
If you could see what I see