you went first you wanted me to know that it doesn't hurt it doesn't hurt to go you knew I was afraid of what i didnt know so.you went first but I just can't let you go (Verse 1) its not supposed to be this way you should be singing this song to me one day letting you go just when you'd spread your wings and flown you lie there like youre sleeping is this real Lord are you keeping him safe and warm tonight yea he made his final flight (chorus) you went first you wanted me to know that it doesn't hurt it doesn't hurt to go you knew I was afraid of what i didnt know so.you went first but I just can't let you go (verse 2) you went first to show me just how brave you really are could have been a soldier one day now im left to fight a war oh so few do understand cuz losing my only child Lord id rather hold the devils hand.... (Bridge) i wish I had of been there whispered in your ear boy im here could i have kept us safe from the shock when the bullets outran the clock were you afraid to say goodbye cuz im afraid I wont survive in a world that can't understand or comprehend the hell im in [Outro] you went first id go 2nd today but it aint the way it works got to stay and face this pain you went first you went first you knew how much I loved you cause I always made sure I told you you went first you went first....... oh son how it hurts that you wenttttt firstttt. [End song]
