It Happened Anyway - Billy Gilman

It Happened Anyway Lyrics

When Jamie died
And I didn't understand
The eternity of my sadness
I wished I could have prevented itWhen I rest in bed
Dream about how I could have
Lived and played with my brother
How I wished that I could have saved himIf wishing could bring him back
He'd be here with me today
But then, I remember
It happened anywayWhen I look at pictures
And imagine what he would be like
Now a dozen years old
I wish I could have saved him from agelessnessIf crying could bring him back
He'd be here with me today
But then, I remember
It happened anywayWhen I think of why and how
He was with us and left us
I wished I could have prevented it

And stopped his death, and saved him from
Never needing breath for birthday candles
Birthday candlesIf wishing could bring him back
He'd be here with me today
But then, I remember
It happened anyway