There's a man dying on the side of the road
Won't make it home tonight

He was driving fast on his cellular phone
That's how he lived his life

And while he was hangin' by a thread
These were the final words he said

My girl turns sweet sixteen today
She's beautiful, so beautiful

It might get rough sometimes
But I hope she keeps her faith

(Hope she keeps her faith)

I wish I grabbed a chance to say to her
Life is too short so take the time and appreciate

There's a women crying on the kitchen floor
She got a call tonight

Now she's trembling outside her daughter's door
Walks in and holds her tight

Wondering how and where to start
Is there a way to shield her heart?

My girl turns sweet sixteen today
She's beautiful, so beautiful

It might get rough sometimes
But I hope she keeps her faith

(Hope she keeps her faith)

I wish I grabbed the chance to say to her
Life is too short so take the time and appreciate

Any but a loving way
(Loving way, loving way)

It heard along the way
Don't be afraid to open up

(Open up, open up, open up)

And use the time you have before it fades
Show your love today

My girl turns sweet sixteen today
She's beautiful, so beautiful

It might get rough sometimes
But I hope she keeps her faith

(Hope she keeps her faith)

I wish I grabbed chance to say to her
Life is too short so take the time and appreciate
Life is too short so take the time and appreciate