You left here too early when I was only ten
I've never seen my father cry again since then
What would have happened had you died in the war
Who'd be my father - would I have ever born

Where would I be today with different decisions
Made to alter your living and change your life

You were tough on the outside and a kitten within
You drew strength from your family as a place to begin
You healed your children and put your life on the line
You traded your future for your grandchildren's lives

Where would I be today with different decisions
Made to alter your living and change your life

I remember your laughter and the blood that you gave
And your bracelets of copper from the pennies that you saved
From the arms of your mother to the words on your grave
You live on in my memory like you've never gone away

Where would I be today with different decisions
Made to alter your living and change your life