Where were you when the world stopped turnin'.....
On That September day
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
Or workin' on some stage in L.A.
Did you stand there in shock....at the sight of that black smoke
Rising against that blue sky....
Did you shout out in anger in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry
Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones
and pray for the ones who don't know
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below
Did you burst out with pride... for the red white and blue
and the heros who died just doing what they do
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters
CHORUS
I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I could tell you
the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love
Where were you when the world stopped turning...
On that September day
Teachin' a class full of innocent children
Or driving down some cold interstate
Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone
Did you call up your mother...and tell her you love her
Did you dust off that bible at home
Did you open your eyes..hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep...
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Or speak with some stranger on the street
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
And turn on "I Love Lucy" re-runs
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger
Stand in line and give your own blood
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love
CHORUS 2x
Repeat Last Line Of 2nd Chorus 3x
Where were you when the world stop turnin'
On that September day
On That September day
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
Or workin' on some stage in L.A.
Did you stand there in shock....at the sight of that black smoke
Rising against that blue sky....
Did you shout out in anger in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry
Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones
and pray for the ones who don't know
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below
Did you burst out with pride... for the red white and blue
and the heros who died just doing what they do
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters
CHORUS
I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I could tell you
the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love
Where were you when the world stopped turning...
On that September day
Teachin' a class full of innocent children
Or driving down some cold interstate
Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone
Did you call up your mother...and tell her you love her
Did you dust off that bible at home
Did you open your eyes..hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep...
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Or speak with some stranger on the street
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
And turn on "I Love Lucy" re-runs
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger
Stand in line and give your own blood
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love
CHORUS 2x
Repeat Last Line Of 2nd Chorus 3x
Where were you when the world stop turnin'
On that September day