Live Like You Were Dying

Tim McGraw · Number One Hits

He said I was in my early fourties

with a lot of life before me

when a moment came that stopped me on a dime

I spent most of the next days lookin' at the x-rays

and talkin' 'bout the options

and talkin' bout sweet time

I asked him when it sank in and

this might be the really real end

I said how's it hit ya

when you get that kinda news?

Man what'd ya do?

and he said



CHORUS

I went sky diving i went rocky mountain climbing

I went two point seven seconds

on a bull named Fumanchu

And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter

and I gave forgiveness I'd been denying

and he said some day I hope you get the chance

to live like you were dying



He said I was finally the husband

that most the time I wasn't

and I became a friend

a friend would like to have

And all 'a sudden going fishin'

Wasn't such an imposition

And I went three times that year I lost

my dad

Well I finally read the good book

And I took a good long hard look

At what I'd do if I could do it all

again,and then



I went sky diving i went rocky mountain climbing

I went two point seven seconds

on a bull named Fumanchu

And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter

and I gave forgiveness I'd been denying

and he said some day I hope you get the chance

to live like you were dying



like tomorrow was a gift

and you got eternity

to think about what'd you do with it.

what did you do with it.

what did I do with it?

what would I do with it?



Sky diving i went rocky mountain climbing

I went two point seven seconds

on a bull named Fumanchu

And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter

and I watched an eagle as it was flying

and he said some day I hope you get the chance

to live like you were dying X 5

Whoo!

About Live Like You Were Dying

Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying" stands as a defining track on his 2008 compilation *Number One Hits*, capturing the raw vulnerability and country storytelling that characterized his career during the late 2000s. The song reflects McGraw's signature ability to blend personal narrative with broad appeal, addressing themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of life through a polished yet authentic delivery. Released alongside other major singles from the era, the recording exemplifies the mainstream country sound of the time, featuring a blend of acoustic instrumentation and radio-friendly production that allowed it to resonate with a wide audience. It remains a staple of his discography, illustrating his commitment to exploring emotional depth while maintaining commercial viability. The track serves as a testament to his status as a leading figure in modern country music, where his voice continues to convey the weight of human experience with clarity and poignancy.