[instrumental intro] [verse 1] Time so precious, it can be gone in the blink of an eye Wish you still were here, had so much more for this life Never saw it coming If we did we could have tried Tried to stop the hand of fate But now it's too late Time goes on and it's not relentless But you're always there Somewhere in my mind, Nonetheless [chorus] And time marches on but we're not all invited Thought you'd be here but that was short-sighted The blow was immense, I never felt so un-enlightened And in the aftermath we were all left blind-sided Fleeting moments and love, and even our sins Gone in an instant, Like ashes in the wind [verse 2] Can't take back moments in the glow of hindsight Can't alter decisions and words and try to make it right 'Cause we couldn't have guessed it And had plans in place To amend the outcome; To bargain with fate Time goes on, despite the hole you left And as I move on, In my mind you're still there, Nonetheless [chorus] 'Cause time marches on but we're not all invited Thought you'd be here but that was short-sighted The blow was immense, I never felt so un-enlightened And in the aftermath we were all left blind-sided Fleeting moments, and love, and even our sins Gone in an instant, Like ashes in the wind [guitar solo] And out on the ocean I feel you there with me I hope that your faith got you where you need be I pray that the sadness I feel for your loss Is countered out there by your trust in your God (This I hope for you) [instrumental break] [chorus] And time marches on but we're not all invited Thought you'd be here but that was short-sighted The blow was immense, I never felt so un-enlightened And in the aftermath we were all left blind-sided Fleeting moments, and love, and even our sins Gone in an instant, Like ashes in the wind (Like ashes in the wind)
