There's a man dying on the side of the road Won't make it home tonight He was driving fast on a cellular phone That's how he lived his life While he was hanging by a thread These were the final words he said My girl turned sweet 16 today She's beautiful, so beautiful It might get rough sometimes I hope she'll keep the faith I wish I grabbed the chance to say to her Life is too short so take the time and appreciate There's this woman crying on the kitchen floor She got a call tonight Now she's trembling outside her daughter's door She walks in and holds her tight Wondering how and where to start Is there a way to shield her heart? My girl turned sweet 16 today She's beautiful, so beautiful It might get rough sometimes I hope she'll keep the faith I wish I grabbed the chance to say to her Life is too short so take the time and appreciate Anybody loving will get hurt along the way Don't be afraid to open up And use the time you have before it fades Show you love My girl turned sweet 16 today She's beautiful, so beautiful It might get rough sometimes I hope she'll keep the faith I wish I grabbed the chance to say to her Life is too short so take the time and appreciate Life is too short so take the time and appreciate