What You Leave Behind – from “The Test of Time” by the Talleys
I’ve got the bible my daddy carried, his gold pocket watch
His old guitar, some matchbox cars, and a ball glove he loved a lot
Things that mattered, to maybe only me
Oh, but more than what he handed down, he gave me what I need
Like faith, and hope and helping your neighbor
Working hard and trusting your maker
‘cause stuff will rust and turn to dust
But it’s love that stands the test of time
It’s what you leave behind.
We’ve all got dreams we’re busy chasin’
There’s nothing wrong with that
But don’t define this heart of mine
By what success I might have
There’s making a living, and making a life
And I want to leave a legacy that money just can’t buy
Like faith, and hope and helping your neighbor
Working hard and trusting your maker
‘cause stuff will rust and turn to dust
But it’s love that stands the test of time
It’s what you leave behind.
Like a name that’s good as gold
‘cause there are somethings that can’t be bought or sold
Like faith, and hope and helping your neighbor
Working hard and trusting your maker
‘cause stuff will rust and turn to dust
But it’s love that stands the test of time
It’s what you leave behind
It’s what you leave behind
It’s what you leave behind.
Lyrics Submitted by Susan Holmes