Life's Gone And Slipped Away
Webb Pierce · Other Songs - Webb Pierce
happened it's come and gone
Oh you always think there'll be another day
But before you know it life's gone and slipped away
Ask the lonely man whose hair is filled with grey
If he can count the hearts he's broken in his days
I'll bet he'll bow his head and softly say
Son before you know it life's gone and slipped away
[ guitar ]
I know a lady who lived her life at play
And I remember when she was so young and gay
But now alone she cries for yesterday
Before she knew it life has gone and slipped away
Yes before you know it life's gone and slipped away
Life's Gone And Slipped Away
Webb Pierce's 'Life's Gone And Slipped Away' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over the honky-tonk and country ballad styles that defined his career. Recorded during the golden era of Nashville country music, the track showcases Pierce's signature ability to blend a driving rhythm with a deeply emotional vocal delivery. The song reflects the themes of heartbreak and the passage of time, characteristic of the outlaw country movement Pierce helped popularize alongside artists like Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings. As part of his extensive discography, this recording exemplifies the raw, unpolished sound that made his live performances legendary. It remains a staple in collections of classic country music, illustrating how Pierce transformed simple melodies into enduring anthems of resilience and sorrow.