My rule for life, a simple one: Try not to say, “I should have done.” The things I’ve done, both right and wrong, Stay in the past where they belong. Each day, I pray that through God’s grace, I’ll show the world a kinder face. A softer voice, a loving touch, are gifts to God, who gave so much. He sent his son to take my place — My sins forgave, my shame erased. As far as East is from the West, To hide my worst, he gave his best Bridge] [Change tempo] God sent his son to take my place — My sins forgave, my shame erased. As far as East is from the West, To hide my worst, he gave his best. . My rule for life, a simple one, Try not to say, “I should have done.” The things I’ve done, both right and wrong, Stay in the past where they belong.
