[1st Verse:] As I sit and think about yesterday I feel the pain inside (oh yeah) All the troubles that burden my mind They can't be pushed inside So I'm counting on your love to guide me home Thought these chapters of my life (uh huh) You're my angel through the storm (And you know I'll always love ya) You're what keeps me going strong [Chorus:] Don't you know that mama ya k now I love ya And if I could I'd build my world around ya Why did ya have to go away I'm missing all those sunny days You see they came and go but still these empty feelings Goes on and on dear lord I pray for healing Wishing that you never went away Nowl ike just ain't gonna be the same [2nd Verse:] Even though you're not Here with me today I still feel you around me In every singe way Missin' the times that you would hold me close When I needed you the most (oh yeah) Wiped the teardrops from my eyes And walked with me through the storms of life [Chorus:] Don't you know that mama ya k now I love ya And if I could I'd build my world around ya Why did ya have to go away I'm missing all those sunny days You see they came and go but still these empty feelings Goes on and on dear lord I pray for healing Wishing that you never went away Nowl ike just ain't gonna be the same [Bridge:] I loved ya enough to let you go 'Cuz your spirit will live on and on I put all my faith inside of you So you'll know my love is strong And your soul it lives within me For all eternity (It lives on and on and on) (And you know I'll always love you)