Lyrics

Six Months to Live
By Daryl Stevenett
(Verse 1)
Didn’t get a diagnosis, didn’t get a call,
Just woke up this morning starin’ at the wall.
My dreams were hummin’ like a boat out on the bay,
I said, “If not now, then when, how about today?”
(Pre-Chorus)
Oil change for the van, packed up a few of my things,
Grabbed my dog, my guitar and my Elixer strings.
(Chorus)
Six months to live — down in paradise,
Where the water’s blue..... and the people are nice.
Playin’ Duval Street .....for tips and beers,
Laughin’ more, than I have in years.
If heaven’s got a porch and a view like this,
just give me the keys......and six months to live
(Verse 2)
Parked my old van.... down by the Beach,
Learning more about life, than any book can teach.
Met a cute girl with an innocent smile
She said, here’s an idea .....why don’t you stay for a while?
(Pre-Chorus)
Now every sunset burns a hole in me,
Teaching the truth and the meaning of free
(Chorus)
Six months to live — not to die, but to feel,
To feel the breeze and let me start to heal
Singin’ songs while the tide rolls in,
Letting go of where I’ve been.
If heaven’s got a hammock and a rum-lime kiss,
Then give me the keys......and six months to live…
(Bridge)
No boss, no bills, just time to spend
salt in my hair and a few new friends
I’ll never go back to who I was,
cause’ I’ve figured out..... what living does.
(Final Chorus)
with six months to live — I’m doin’ fine,
Just me, my dog, and Trader Joe’s wine.
If the good Lord calls, please put Him on hold
cause’ I’m too busy livin’ - ain’t ready to go
I found heaven past mile eighty-five,
with six months to live… thank God I'm alive.
(Outro)
Roosters crowin’, moon on the sea,
Six months to live — down in the keys
Sounds good to me