Have You Lived It Well

I used to see him now and then in town
And from his look I thought I knew
What he was all about

But now I read that I had him so wrong
I did not understand
Before the water receded
He jumped his car
And drove all night just to lend a hand

Have you lived it
Have you lived it well
Have you done your part
Have you tried to help?
Have you lived it
Have you lived it well
Have you done your part
Have you tried to help?

Another man I'd call a friend of mine
Whose life had ended far too soon
Left something big behind

It soon turned out that so many people
Would feel they'd lost a friend
'Cause with his grace and his patience
His laugh and his heart
He meant so much to them in the end

I think the way he touched so many here
Was all in how he was to be around
Though some will drag you right down when they appear
It is always great to see the face
Of anyone who lights up the place

No one knows what happens in the end
And no one gets to see the other side
The only thing you can do in self-defense
Is to live yourself a worthy life
With no regrets at the big Bye-Bye

Have you lived it
Have you lived it well
Have you done your part
Have you tried to help?
Have you lived it
Have you lived it well
Have you done your part
Have you tried to help?