Lost my wife to lung & brain cancer last week. I remember when we saw the first CT scans. All I could think of was this song. She passed away in my arms, at home with our 3 dogs by our side. For the past 11 months during her battle all I could think of was this song. She lived an exemplary life, fought bravely, with courage & grace. Now I must follow her wishes & the message from this song. As should we all. Blessings.
I lost my husband to brain cancer in 2007. I had never heard this song then. Less than a year after his death our son and I attended a Tim McGraw concert with a large group of friends. My son and I were standing near each other. As the first chorus was sung we moved closer together and were touching each other. Moments later we turned to each other and embraced and sobbed into each other's shoulders. We stayed like that until we took a deep breath and broke apart and just looked at each other. There was no need for words- we had already lived it and felt it and understood each other. I still go to this song when I need reminding of the love the three of us shared and the adventures we had together and the incredible legacy my husband left behind for his son. And we both know that tomorrow isn't promised so live your best life today.
I'm so sorry. I've been with mine for 17 years and the last 3 have been every week a new symptom. Luckily I did hospice for a living but when it's my best friend and soul mate since I was 23 I'm 40 now it will be my last . This one is a honor to help in the journey but so soul breaking
Stage 3 b lung cancer. Removed my right lung, 36 chemo, 34 radiation. That was 6 years ago. And while I never went sky diving or rode a bull, I did get married to the woman of my dreams. Here's to living your life to the fullest. This song nails it perfectly.
This song now hits home for me. Just lost my DAD early Christmas morning at 1:25am. This song just speaks to my heart. Life is so short people. Enjoy the times with your parents. They can be gone before you know it.
I really never understood country music, but I do now. It is all about life. I absolutely love this song. I cry every time I listen to it and tears don't come easy for me. I have forgiven all of the people that I thought I would teach a lesson to by not speaking to them. I learned the lesson of lonliness and how quickly time passes. I plan to start living like I were dying.......... Thank you for this great song. The lyrics will change my life.
This has to be one of the best message songs ever. It’s as good as any inspirational message I’ve heard at church or anywhere. Because of it,I have tried to be the friend a friend would like to have. Apply that to everything in your life, and you’ll go a long way.
Can only echo that. Had a rat pack of half a dozen guys in high school and we've had reunions annually most years since, now nearing age 80. That last horizon has crept a lot closer. So just for old times' sake, I had T-shirts printed for us showing an image of a rodeo rider on a bull and the caption, well, you know what it says..... You can never be sure about celebrities' public persona, and I realize Tim McGraw didn't write this song, but he sure projects the kind of man that both men and women can admire.
Reminds me of the cancer stuff. I didn't want my family devistated. Told one daughter only to be sure someone understood. Had surgury. Been clear since ......LOVE THIS SONG!!!
My brother passed away in 2018 a week before my 21st birthday and the last video on his Facebook is a video of him going sky diving listening to this song and it was our favorite song we used to listen to as kids and I loose it every time
So sorry for the loss of your brother. My dad passed away in 2019 from lung cancer but he was 78 YO. He smoked the majority of his years so I hate to hear it when someone so young, and with so many years yet ahead of them, passes away. May the dear memories, that no one can take from you, keep him alive in your mind and heart. So glad he had the opportunity to go skydiving! That must’ve been an awesome experience!
yolo guys, Ive lost my dad to cancer, and now my mums got terminal cancer! one thing Im not going to do it waste time worrying about stuff, live life to the full and enjoy every moment.......you just never know when its your time
That's talent right there, folks. Just as good, if not better, in person. Tim McGraw is an excellent vocalist, excellent entertainer. He'll go down as one of the all time greats, along with George Strait and Alan Jackson.
I lost B in '15 to his own hand. He was, and still is, my best friend. Lost his mom to the C and couldn't go on. Man was a rockstar walking, 2nd from his holler to graduate college, crushing it in software engineering & seemed to have it all made. He always asked to go to the gym and then hike. I went often, but wish I had gone more. He lived life for the stories, and I do the same in his honor. You're never allowed to quit.
I can’t get through this without tearing up. Lost my Dad to cancer. I don’t know how Tim does it. So glad he got a standing ovation after this - pure perfection and beauty in this performance.
Listen to that low C that John Marcus plays at the very start of the song, just brilliant, solid bass playing. Those big, long notes are what Country bass playing is all about. John Marcus is one of the best bassists in Country music. The entire band is outstanding.
I just finished the book “Ya gotta Believe” which is the story about Tug McGraw!! I highly recommend it to everyone!! Very moving story about his baseball career and how he and Tim met and his brain tumor and cancer battle went! Rip Tug “we believe”
when i heard that my sister of 43 years old had passed away suddenly without any reason i was listening to this song on the radio,i DID go skydiving ,flew a plane and actually landed it without the instructors help the first time i went up,and have adopted tims way of life.smile every day and let them figure out why you are always happy.RIP debbie
When it's better than a studio recording it is epic.. funny Tim and I are both born may 1st 1967.. I have come to terms that he is a better singer than me..lol..this guy is the real deal
Love some Tim McGraw ❤Everyone please pray for one of my Best Friend who son in law was electrocuted the week before last. And he is needing all the prayers possible to pull through for his beautiful wife and 3 babies.🙏🏽
Love deeper, speak sweeter, give forgiveness, give 100%, show respect, realize what is truly important in this world - not stuff, not money, not what you don't have. Focus on what you do have & strive for perfection on the important things: family, friends, love, community. Practice it every day because one day you will wake up to find that either you or someone you love is in that position, & then it may be too late. Don't learn this the hard way. Trust me, I know.
ב״ה a poem i wrote for my late forever partner journey above never say goodbye to the ones you love just wish them well on their journey above only time will tell how the heart will mend when i journey above and we meet again so much time has gone past that my happiness won't return untill we're together at last you promised a love so long and true but G-D had other tasks in Heaven for you to do for you i see no more pain i see no more stress because i know your soul has moved on to a much better address i will love you always and forever and i will forget you n e v e r דוד פרן david fern i was recently diagnosed with the beginning stage of a brain tumor the same thing that made my best friend who was also my wife move to Heaven שלום עליכם
I lost my mom, my dad and my brother in the span of about 2 years. My dad and mom spent a good portion of their last few years living like they were dying. My dad got to meet my now 1 and a half year old son but my mom missed out on meeting him by about a month. Live like you don’t know if you’ll get tomorrow.
True.....but on the second chance you get, going out there and living the best you can makes it worth it even when you feel the deck of cards were against you. . 💙💙 Tim is stunning and compassionate. My heart is full.
Deep in thought… I dont want to have to wait until something tragic happens in my life to “live like I am dying”. How about making a conscious choice to deeply appreciate what we have and where we are today? Live and love purposefully from this moment on…. you’ll not regret that 💝
I love this. I miss Toby and thinks for the tribute to him love you Tim and I listened. To this why my gf was going thorough so much I can’t even tell you how many hours I put it on repeat
Ye defo that’s how it’s done live, perfect vocals start to finish,,,, all these singers nowadays that just to be fair can’t sing, oh he or she was nervous, cut the bloody excuses, study this please,,, as this is the finest you’ll ever hear,,,great performance TIM , ❤️🇺🇸🇮🇪👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I love this guy. even if he's live, he sounds exactly like he does on the track, but that's not what gets me the most. what gets me is how inspirational he is. he inspires people to live their life to the fullest and not let any buck or bull get ya down. no matter what
This song brings me back to my dad. He survived 2 forms of cancer, the third got him..I was in my early 40s at the time, go figure. I spent many nights with him, so mom, could sleep. He thought he could have surgery to save him, but the doctors and our family finally got thru to him, it wasnt gonna save him. He asked me one night, if I had any questions for him, I did, but I couldnt speak them. I wish I had! Time starting running out, I was giving him liquid morphine for his pain..It was his relief and my pain now. He was delusional at times, telling me, he was sorry the colonel, wouldnt let me fly over the snake river. Dad was an Air Force mechanic..I rode Fu Manchu....for about 3 months...then I got bucked off...I miss you Dad!! Thank You Mr. McGraw for a song like this, it keeps him close. rip RMW 23 june 2007...mom followed 13 years later....couldnt ask her those questions either..rip KKW
Too Bad we usually have to thru a huge heart ouchie like this to remember our lives should live like this every single day. I'll bet he would have given all his riches back to have his Dad back. I know I did when my younger brother died. It yanked my heart out... wasn't ready for that. But I did learn about the true value of our people. You absolutely, positively can not get they back once they have passed away. Having stuff & $ is an illusion of Success. Our people are our heart & soul. Love you people every day.
Totally can relate to this song I lost my mom to a brain tumor when I was 6 about a month shy of my 7th birthday. Although I remember limited things about her, this song totally describes her. She even said once 'only the good die young' and isn't that the truth. This song hits nothing but home for me. I miss her more and more each day and it's been over 18 years
So sorry i know the pain is still there love you i am dying now but i have no regrets i love every one and life has been good i will be in peace soon on the streets of gold
Lost my wife to lung & brain cancer last week. I remember when we saw the first CT scans. All I could think of was this song. She passed away in my arms, at home with our 3 dogs by our side. For the past 11 months during her battle all I could think of was this song. She lived an exemplary life, fought bravely, with courage & grace. Now I must follow her wishes & the message from this song. As should we all. Blessings.
intrepidsinger I know this was long ago but I am so sorry!
I lost my husband to brain cancer in 2007. I had never heard this song then. Less than a year after his death our son and I attended a Tim McGraw concert with a large group of friends. My son and I were standing near each other. As the first chorus was sung we moved closer together and were touching each other. Moments later we turned to each other and embraced and sobbed into each other's shoulders. We stayed like that until we took a deep breath and broke apart and just looked at each other. There was no need for words- we had already lived it and felt it and understood each other. I still go to this song when I need reminding of the love the three of us shared and the adventures we had together and the incredible legacy my husband left behind for his son. And we both know that tomorrow isn't promised so live your best life today.
I am so sorry for your loss. Bless you both and she is in heaven looking over you ❤
Sending you prayers and love . I'm so sorry for you loss and your pain. May God heal your heart swiftly.
I'm so sorry. I've been with mine for 17 years and the last 3 have been every week a new symptom. Luckily I did hospice for a living but when it's my best friend and soul mate since I was 23 I'm 40 now it will be my last . This one is a honor to help in the journey but so soul breaking
"I became a friend a friend would like to have." Words to live by.
yeah not bad its pass abill
He always sounds the same, even when he's live. He's good
Diane Mckimmy Tim McGraw
He won't when he is not live. Vaccinations help.
Amen !
I like that when he's live he sounds the same. Really good tune.
I saw him in concert several years ago. In fact, he sang to me and fist bumped my hubby. Great performer.
he is one of the few singers who can actually sing live
This was played at my little brothers funeral. I cry every time it's played. RIP Bear.
💔
Stage 3 b lung cancer. Removed my right lung, 36 chemo, 34 radiation. That was 6 years ago. And while I never went sky diving or rode a bull, I did get married to the woman of my dreams. Here's to living your life to the fullest.
This song nails it perfectly.
wish you all the best, 🌺🌸🌷💐🌹💮
This song now hits home for me. Just lost my DAD early Christmas morning at 1:25am. This song just speaks to my heart. Life is so short people. Enjoy the times with your parents. They can be gone before you know it.
Alan Martin sorry for your loss
very sorry for your loss, 🌹💐🌷🌸🌺💮
I was impressed he held that long note at 4:00! And it sounded amazing! Tim is a country music legend! 🔥❤️
Tim McGraw! Still wow in 2023! ❤❤❤
I really never understood country music, but I do now. It is all about life. I absolutely love this song. I cry every time I listen to it and tears don't come easy for me. I have forgiven all of the people that I thought I would teach a lesson to by not speaking to them. I learned the lesson of lonliness and how quickly time passes. I plan to start living like I were dying.......... Thank you for this great song. The lyrics will change my life.
This has to be one of the best message songs ever.
It’s as good as any inspirational message I’ve heard at church or anywhere.
Because of it,I have tried to be the friend a friend would like to have. Apply that to everything in your life, and you’ll go a long way.
Can only echo that. Had a rat pack of half a dozen guys in high school and we've had reunions annually most years since, now nearing age 80. That last horizon has crept a lot closer. So just for old times' sake, I had T-shirts printed for us showing an image of a rodeo rider on a bull and the caption, well, you know what it says.....
You can never be sure about celebrities' public persona, and I realize Tim McGraw didn't write this song, but he sure projects the kind of man that both men and women can admire.
❤❤❤my love ❤️ of my life ❤❤
4:00-4:10 that ending after the long note, pure country, pure goosebumps.
Hats off all day long to those backing vocals. So smooth.
My sister is battling cancer, she listened to this song and changed her life, she knows Jesus has got her
He sounds just as awesome live as in his videos, Would love to see him in concert again
This song always makes me cry.
Such a beautiful song that makes me cry every time I hear it. I miss my loved ones so very much.
Tim McGraw is awesome, i love his songs :]
Reminds me of the cancer stuff. I didn't want my family devistated. Told one daughter only to be sure someone understood. Had surgury. Been clear since ......LOVE THIS SONG!!!
Congratulations on being clear, my friend! 🤘😁💜
My brother passed away in 2018 a week before my 21st birthday and the last video on his Facebook is a video of him going sky diving listening to this song and it was our favorite song we used to listen to as kids and I loose it every time
So sorry for the loss of your brother. My dad passed away in 2019 from lung cancer but he was 78 YO. He smoked the majority of his years so I hate to hear it when someone so young, and with so many years yet ahead of them, passes away. May the dear memories, that no one can take from you, keep him alive in your mind and heart. So glad he had the opportunity to go skydiving! That must’ve been an awesome experience!
yolo guys, Ive lost my dad to cancer, and now my mums got terminal cancer! one thing Im not going to do it waste time worrying about stuff, live life to the full and enjoy every moment.......you just never know when its your time
That's talent right there, folks. Just as good, if not better, in person. Tim McGraw is an excellent vocalist, excellent entertainer. He'll go down as one of the all time greats, along with George Strait and Alan Jackson.
This dude is awesome cant get better than this man
1/6/24 SO MY LOVE FOR TIM McGRAW BROUGHT MA HERE TODAY, AND I'M GLAD IT DID!!!
One of the best songs ever and wonderfully performed by Tim McGraw.
My Son Joseph Was Told His Is Dying...Could be in a month...a year or two....This song touches my heart...I cry.
I'm sorry.
Renie Keen so sorry
My heart goes out to you, you're an amazing ray of light to push through, don't stop, sincerest love to you and your son!
I lost B in '15 to his own hand. He was, and still is, my best friend. Lost his mom to the C and couldn't go on. Man was a rockstar walking, 2nd from his holler to graduate college, crushing it in software engineering & seemed to have it all made. He always asked to go to the gym and then hike. I went often, but wish I had gone more. He lived life for the stories, and I do the same in his honor. You're never allowed to quit.
one of my favorite country songs and singer
Aww, I love this song and he sings it perfectly! Plus Tim McGraw is gorgeous!
This song always brings tears to my eyes.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG!!!! HIS MUSIC IS SO VERY RELATABLE & INSPIRING!!!!
I can’t get through this without tearing up. Lost my Dad to cancer. I don’t know how Tim does it. So glad he got a standing ovation after this - pure perfection and beauty in this performance.
Whoo
One of my favorites 💕
My absolute favorite song by this guy.
Perfect. I'm so glad I'm a fan of country music. I get to listen to this.
This is my favorite song by Tim McGraw what a great song the lyrics are so powerful it makes me really appreciate being alive 🙏
Huge RnB fan yet this is and will remain one of my favourite songs..
Listen to that low C that John Marcus plays at the very start of the song, just brilliant, solid bass playing. Those big, long notes are what Country bass playing is all about. John Marcus is one of the best bassists in Country music. The entire band is outstanding.
God Bless me to live like this song says! So tired of being afraid to LIVE my life! This WILL be my year to be happy!
Why was you afraid to LIVE your life 💖💕 ?
You can do it. !
I just finished the book “Ya gotta Believe” which is the story about Tug McGraw!! I highly recommend it to everyone!! Very moving story about his baseball career and how he and Tim met and his brain tumor and cancer battle went! Rip Tug “we believe”
when i heard that my sister of 43 years old had passed away suddenly without any reason i was listening to this song on the radio,i DID go skydiving ,flew a plane and actually landed it without the instructors help the first time i went up,and have adopted tims way of life.smile every day and let them figure out why you are always happy.RIP debbie
This was my theme song for 2 or three years, Man this is a great song.
Tim-never give up singing or acting! 1883 is the best!!
When it's better than a studio recording it is epic.. funny Tim and I are both born may 1st 1967.. I have come to terms that he is a better singer than me..lol..this guy is the real deal
Lyrics and song are great! Live life to 100%
Love some Tim McGraw ❤Everyone please pray for one of my Best Friend who son in law was electrocuted the week before last. And he is needing all the prayers possible to pull through for his beautiful wife and 3 babies.🙏🏽
“i gave forgiveness I'd been denyin “ Simple Words of wisdom
A good, natural singer and a good artist, too.
Love deeper, speak sweeter, give forgiveness, give 100%, show respect, realize what is truly important in this world - not stuff, not money, not what you don't have. Focus on what you do have & strive for perfection on the important things: family, friends, love, community. Practice it every day because one day you will wake up to find that either you or someone you love is in that position, & then it may be too late. Don't learn this the hard way. Trust me, I know.
ב״ה
a poem
i wrote for my late
forever partner
journey above
never say goodbye
to the ones you love
just wish them well
on their journey above
only time will tell
how the heart will mend
when i journey above
and we meet again
so much time
has gone past
that my happiness
won't return
untill we're together at last
you promised a love
so long and true
but G-D had other tasks
in Heaven
for you to do
for you
i see no more pain
i see no more stress
because i know
your soul has moved on
to a much better address
i will love you
always and forever
and i will forget you
n e v e r
דוד פרן
david fern
i was recently diagnosed
with the
beginning stage
of a brain tumor
the same thing
that made my
best friend
who was also
my wife
move to Heaven
שלום עליכם
What a beautiful song. Makes you appreciate what you have and hold on a lil harder to the small things we take for granted.
One of the best performances ever
I lost my mom, my dad and my brother in the span of about 2 years. My dad and mom spent a good portion of their last few years living like they were dying.
My dad got to meet my now 1 and a half year old son but my mom missed out on meeting him by about a month.
Live like you don’t know if you’ll get tomorrow.
Who's here August 2019 ❤❤❤❤
True.....but on the second chance you get, going out there and living the best you can makes it worth it even when you feel the deck of cards were against you. . 💙💙 Tim is stunning and compassionate. My heart is full.
What man would not be proud to call him son
Deep in thought… I dont want to have to wait until something tragic happens in my life to “live like I am dying”. How about making a conscious choice to deeply appreciate what we have and where we are today? Live and love purposefully from this moment on…. you’ll not regret that 💝
God this man is awesome. I hope & pray you watch over him & his family. Xoxox
I love this. I miss Toby and thinks for the tribute to him love you Tim and I listened. To this why my gf was going thorough so much I can’t even tell you how many hours I put it on repeat
The Fabulous Tim McGraw
Adoro esta canção, é música country com gosto e faz-me lembrar os EUA e o Canadá no seu melhor.
Ye defo that’s how it’s done live, perfect vocals start to finish,,,, all these singers nowadays that just to be fair can’t sing, oh he or she was nervous, cut the bloody excuses, study this please,,, as this is the finest you’ll ever hear,,,great performance TIM , ❤️🇺🇸🇮🇪👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
WHAT A GREAT SONG
I love this guy. even if he's live, he sounds exactly like he does on the track, but that's not what gets me the most. what gets me is how inspirational he is. he inspires people to live their life to the fullest and not let any buck or bull get ya down. no matter what
i love this song and tim mcgraw
Absoloutely love this song, never get sick of listening to it.
🥹❤️wow very soulful song... 😢 My new favorite
I always cry with this song 🥺
You know i great singer when the live version is better than the recording :)
This song brings me back to my dad. He survived 2 forms of cancer, the third got him..I was in my early 40s at the time, go figure. I spent many nights with him, so mom, could sleep. He thought he could have surgery to save him, but the doctors and our family finally got thru to him, it wasnt gonna save him. He asked me one night, if I had any questions for him, I did, but I couldnt speak them. I wish I had! Time starting running out, I was giving him liquid morphine for his pain..It was his relief and my pain now. He was delusional at times, telling me, he was sorry the colonel, wouldnt let me fly over the snake river. Dad was an Air Force mechanic..I rode Fu Manchu....for about 3 months...then I got bucked off...I miss you Dad!! Thank You Mr. McGraw for a song like this, it keeps him close. rip RMW 23 june 2007...mom followed 13 years later....couldnt ask her those questions either..rip KKW
❤Humble and kind
Too Bad we usually have to thru a huge heart ouchie like this to remember our lives should live like this every single day. I'll bet he would have given all his riches back to have his Dad back. I know I did when my younger brother died. It yanked my heart out... wasn't ready for that. But I did learn about the true value of our people. You absolutely, positively can not get they back once they have passed away. Having stuff & $ is an illusion of Success. Our people are our heart & soul. Love you people every day.
Wow! phenomenal performance.
I can never get enough of this guy
Words to live by
Masterpiece song always
A proper guide to life. Thanx mate!
Totally can relate to this song I lost my mom to a brain tumor when I was 6 about a month shy of my 7th birthday. Although I remember limited things about her, this song totally describes her. She even said once 'only the good die young' and isn't that the truth. This song hits nothing but home for me. I miss her more and more each day and it's been over 18 years
tim never disapoint
Perfection!
@gstokes13 Thank you very much for your kind response. Blessings to you as well.
So beautiful. Anyone watching in 2020
finally a singer that got the voice to sing live =) so rare these days
Story of My LIfe!!!!
JOJO BAROK Agreed My Friend🎼❤️🙏🏽
Gosh I love this song
This is one of the best live versions of this song. Tim is so sweet looking! The lyrics are so tender. Thanks for sharing.
Thats why Tim McGraw is a legend.
So sorry i know the pain is still there love you i am dying now but i have no regrets i love every one and life has been good i will be in peace soon on the streets of gold
What a great song..One of his very, very best.
The last song I sang to my mother. I miss her.
I dunno why i am crying while hearing this song 😢
That dying long pull on recorded song was really a gem as it must be almost impossible to do it again as you can see he wants there yet in live too
Great song. So awesome!
Sorry for loss
2024💜♥️
mmm, 240p HD, amazing.
AMAZINNG SONG,,WELL DONE TIM
I think Tim is the best choice he can be the Judge of the Voice USA it`s up to him,
I love this song so much😊😊😘
now that's a true singer right there