Not Yet
1968, it was some time in the late part of June
My mommy told me that I could hardly wait
I took a breath and I cried my first tune
As my daddy held me
Sixteen years it took for me to find you
And all I want is a look
And I long to see your face
But you say
No, not yet
Not yet
Cause I'm not finished
With you, my son
No, not yet
Not yet
I still got business
That's left undone
I've got so much more
In store for you
So until then, my friend
It's not yet
Now I've started life
I studied hard, finished school and I got a job
I've got to make some money
Then you blessed me with a wonderful wife
A daughter and son, my life is full
With friends and family
Now as I read your book
It's so amazing
I'm still longing for a look
And I long for your embrace
But you still say
No, not yet
Not yet
Cause I'm not finished
With you, my son
No, not yet
Not yet
I still got business
That's left undone
I've got so much more
In store for you
So until then, my friend
It's not yet
And I'll make mistakes along the way
But you promise me
There'll be a brighter day
And even though my fragile heart will break
You promise me you'll mend it again
No, not yet
Not yet
Cause I'm not finished
With you, my son
No, not yet
Not yet
I still got business
That's left undone
I've got so much more
In store for you
So until then
No, not yet
I keep counting my blessings
Learning all these lessons
All these nos and yes's
But you said
No, not yet
Some things can be unexpected
But God knows exactly where you're headed
I still got business
He will lead you home
And you'll see Him sitting on the throne
That's left undone
I've got so much more
In store for you
So until then, my friend
It's not yet
My mommy told me that I could hardly wait
I took a breath and I cried my first tune
As my daddy held me
Sixteen years it took for me to find you
And all I want is a look
And I long to see your face
But you say
No, not yet
Not yet
Cause I'm not finished
With you, my son
No, not yet
Not yet
I still got business
That's left undone
I've got so much more
In store for you
So until then, my friend
It's not yet
Now I've started life
I studied hard, finished school and I got a job
I've got to make some money
Then you blessed me with a wonderful wife
A daughter and son, my life is full
With friends and family
Now as I read your book
It's so amazing
I'm still longing for a look
And I long for your embrace
But you still say
No, not yet
Not yet
Cause I'm not finished
With you, my son
No, not yet
Not yet
I still got business
That's left undone
I've got so much more
In store for you
So until then, my friend
It's not yet
And I'll make mistakes along the way
But you promise me
There'll be a brighter day
And even though my fragile heart will break
You promise me you'll mend it again
No, not yet
Not yet
Cause I'm not finished
With you, my son
No, not yet
Not yet
I still got business
That's left undone
I've got so much more
In store for you
So until then
No, not yet
I keep counting my blessings
Learning all these lessons
All these nos and yes's
But you said
No, not yet
Some things can be unexpected
But God knows exactly where you're headed
I still got business
He will lead you home
And you'll see Him sitting on the throne
That's left undone
I've got so much more
In store for you
So until then, my friend
It's not yet
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