Life measures shorter that we ever plan,
so swiftly numbered are the days of man.
In the grand schematic of all passing time
we build many temples of our own design.

It turns out as I read through the Word
the way we treat each other is so absurd.
The things we see are temporary, they don't last,
so many times we lose the future in the past.

Those that we love - we assume they know,
but how can we be sure unless we let it show?
Reach out and take somebody's hand and say "I care."
Or do you think that the opportunity will always be there?

Chorus 1
So if you're gonna love somebody - do it now.
If you're gonna show the love of Jesus - do it now.
If you're gonna let them know you care,
give them hope and not despair - do it now.

I planned to show this girl someday how much I cared,
so many precious moments we had slowly shared,
but now she's gone, lost in fatal circumstance,
wish I could tell her how I love her,
but I no longer have that chance:

(TRANSITION)
How regretful is the kind word that was never said,
the words "I'm sorry" never reach the ears of the dead:

Chorus 2
So if you're gonna let go of a grudge - do it now.
If you're gonna say a kindly spoken word - do it now.
If you're gonna bear a brother's burden,
remember that tomorrow's never certain - do it now.

(Bridge)
Oh how many times we would embrace
each and every person's lonely face
if we understood that what we have to give
can only be received by someone while they live
and I know that we will all meet in another place,
with the Lord we'll dwell together as we look upon His face.
But do we really want to wait that long to dry the tears
that we could have wiped from weeping eyes for so many years?

Chorus 3
So if you're gonna love someone - do it now.
If you're gonna cry with someone - do it now.
If you're gonna turn a sinner from his way,
deliver him from judgement day - do it now.

Gonna see you again my friend, until I see you again...


Music and Lyrics: C. Germany ©1991