Where were you when the world stopped turning
that September day
Out in the yard, with your wife and children
Working on some stage in L.A.
Did you stand there in shock,at the sight
of that black smoke
rising against that blue sky
Did you shout out in anger and 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 you 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
For the heroes who died
just doing 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
Teaching a class full of innocent children
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 love her
Did you dust off that Bible at home
Did you open your eyes and hope
it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep
Did you notice the sunset,
the first time in ages
Speak to some stranger on the street
Did you lay down at night,
and think of tomorrow
Or go out and buy you a gun
Did you turn off that violent old movie
you were watching
And turn on I love Lucy reruns
Did you go to the church
And hold hands with some strangers
Stand in line and give your own blood
Did you just stay at 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.....
