Story Behind The Song
Friend and relative
Song Description
Attempt tp explain why young people leave too early
Song Length |
3:35 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - General |
Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Peaceful, Tranquil |
Subject |
Heaven, Healing |
Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks, James Taylor |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Short On Angels
Songwriter:: Drew Rice
Verse 1
A nice young man said thank you and please, stricken by a deadly disease
A heart of gold and always kind to others, a loving son and a wonderful brother
Chorus
How could this happen, and why so young
A beautiful life ended, which had only just begun
Well there?s only one answer, as far as I can tell
Well Heaven must be short on Angels
Verse 2
A little girl with big brown eyes, the cutest thing with the sweetest of smiles
Taken away in the blink of an eye, the family grieves and her parents just cry
Repeat chorus
Bridge
And in this world full of terror and hate
Well their souls were needed, Heaven could not wait
The truly blessed, yeah the chosen few
Lifted up to watch over me and you
Chorus
How could this happen, and why so young
Beautiful lives ended which had only just begun
Well there?s only one answer, as far as I can tell
Heaven must be short on Angels
Heaven must be short, Heaven must be short
Yes, Heaven must be short on A
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