From the recording There Are Worse Things Than Death
For Janet, from whom I learned so much.
Lyrics
There Are Worse Things Than Death
Dana Clark, Oct 19, 2016
I asked for your stories again and again
For you had lived wisely and did not fear the end.
I still have so much more to learn, but I know
You were not one to linger. I must let you go.
CHORUS: You said death may come quickly
But death can be slow
We might see it coming
We might never know
But if it should be that there's nothing to gain
If more days to live would mean nothing but pain
You said you would be ready to take your last breath.
There are worse things than death
There are worse things than death
VERSE 2: Every act of creation must come from the heart
And composing a life is the highest of arts
From the very first breath 'til the last race is run
Only you as the artist can know when you're done.
CHORUS: We know death may come quickly
But death can be slow
We might see it coming
We might never know
But if it should be that there's nothing to gain
If more days to live would mean nothing but pain
We might be ready to take the last breath.
There are worse things than death
There are worse things than death
VERSE 3: Wrap me in a quilt that my grandmother made.
Find me a tree and a spot in the shade.
Dig me a hole and lower me down
Wherever you please. It's all sacred ground
CHORUS: I know death may come quickly
But death can be slow
I might see it coming
I might never know
But if it should be that there's nothing to gain
If more days to live would mean nothing but pain
I will be ready to take my last breath.
There are worse things than death
There are worse things than death
Recorded in my home studio. All instruments and vocals by me.