Death had to Cheat

(Kurt Baty)

A hard working family man passes before he could enjoy his retirement. Themes of love, loss and heritage are explored.

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Days are getting longer
 in Summertime's heat 
 nose to the grindstone
 set on repeat

 Back starts a barkin'
 blisters on the feet
 no time for slackin'
 no place for the weak

 The boy's are roughousin'
 loving wife stands back
 family wrestling
 and tired piggy-backs

 The news came in
 much too fast
 plans for the future
 became plans of the past

(Chorus) He was set to retire
 and kick up his feet
 plant those tomatoes
 travel on the cheap

 It was time for siestas
 ball games on T.V.
 he was too good at living
 Death had to cheat

 Friends and family
 signs of the cross
 words of kindness
 mourning his loss

 He left his kids 
 a fine blue print
 a map of honor
 of a life well-spent

 They followed his footsteps
 one by one
 passing down lessons
 to their own little ones

(Repeat Chorus)

 Yeah. he was too good at living
 Death had to cheat
 too good at living
 Death had to cheat
© Kurt Baty 2023