Where were you when the world stopped turin'

On that September day,

Out in the yard your wife and children

Or workin on some stage in LA

Did you stand there in shock

At the sight of that black smoke risin' 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 who dont 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

And the heros who died just foin what they do

Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer

And look at yourself and what really matters



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Im just a singer of simple songs

Im not a real political man

I watch CNN but im not sure i can tell you

The difference in Iraq and Iran

I know Jesus and i talk to god

And i remember this from when i was young

Fate hope and love are some good things he gave us

And the greatest is love



Where were you when the world stopped turing

On that September day

Teachin' a class full of innocent children

Or diving dow some cold interstate

Did you feel guilty cuz 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

Colse your eyes and not go to sleep

Did you notice the sunset for the first time in ages

Or speak to some strager on the street

Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow

Go out an buy you a gun

Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'

And turn on 'I Love Lucy' re-runs

Did you go to church and hold hands with some stangers

And stand in line and give your own blood

Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family

Thank god you had somebody to love



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