Story Behind The Song

Song is inspired and dedicated to David Hackenberry who died suddenly and unexpectedly of a stroke at the age of 41. It turns out that he had signed up to be an organ donor and in his death, he gave life and hope to many, thus, leaving a beautiful legacy behind.

Song Description

Moving lyrics encourage listener to become an organ/tissue donor

Lyrics

THE SNOW IS FALLING OUTSIDE THE CHURCH TONIGHT
AS THEY CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE IN THE CANDLELIGHT
PEOPLE LAUGH AND CRY WHILE MEMORIES ARE SHARED
SEVEN LIVES ARE SPARED BECAUSE YOU CARED

GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE, CHANGING THE WORLD
IT'S A MODERN MIRACLE; PAIN BECAME A PEARL
FADING HOPES ARE JUST A MEMORY
SECOND CHANCES REDEFINED
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY
TO LEAVE BEHIND

YOUR HEART IS BEATING SOMEWHERE ELSE TONIGHT
THOSE ANGELIC EYES RESTORE AN OLD MAN'S SIGHT
FAR AWAY SOMEONE WILL BREATHE WITH EASE AGAIN
LIFE TAKES ON NEW MEANING FOR RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE, CHANGING THE WORLD
IT'S A MODERN MIRACLE; PAIN BECAME A PEARL
FADING HOPES ARE JUST A MEMORY
SECOND CHANCES REDEFINED
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY
TO LEAVE BEHIND

bridge: IT ISN'T HARD TO SIGN A DONOR CARD
MAKE A DIFF'RENCE BE A SHINING STAR

GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE, CHANGING THE WORLD
IT'S A MODERN MIRACLE; PAIN BECAME A PEARL
FADING HOPES ARE JUST A MEMORY
SECOND CHANCES REDEFINED
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY
TO LEAVE BEHIND

GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE TONIGHT
GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE TONIGHT
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY