Lyrics

[Verse 1]
There’s a quiet in the kitchen now
Sunlight on an empty chair
I still get your Coca Cola ready
Like you’re gonna meet me there
And I talk to you in the mornings
Like I always used to do
Half the time I almost hear you
Say, “I’m right here with you”
[Chorus]
I wanted so much to keep you
Just a little longer by my side
One more day of simple moments
One more place for us to drive
But GOD saw all your hurting
And He called you home above
I wanted so much to keep you
Now I keep you in my love
[Verse 2]
We had miles left in our story
Little dreams we hadn’t chased
All the roads we talked about
Still waiting for your face
And your laugh still lives around me
In the corners of each room
Like a song that never ended
Just faded way too soon
[Chorus]
I wanted so much to keep you
Just a little longer by my side
One more night to hold you close
One more chance to make you smile
But GOD saw all your hurting
And He wrapped you up in love
I wanted so much to keep you
Now I keep you in my love
[Bridge]
He closed your eyes so gently
And He opened Heaven wide
Where the pain just falls away
And the light won’t ever hide
And I know you’re finally resting
In a way you couldn’t be
Still I’d give the world to hear you
Call my name so tenderly
[Final Chorus]
I wanted so much to keep you
To hear your voice, to feel your touch
To live a life still wrapped around you
GOD, I miss you so damn much
But I’ll carry every memory
Like a gift I’m dreaming of
I wanted so much to keep you
So I’ll keep you in my love
[Outro]
So I’ll meet you in the morning light
Somewhere past the night
Until then I’ll hold the pieces
Of a life I had with you
[Vocals quiet]
I wanted so much to keep you