Lyrics
Forgive me if I seem to preach
But there is something that I want to say
A message that I hope will reach
People who are throwing life away
Call it my philosophy
That is why I pass it on to you
Because it works so well for me
Helps me get away from strife
Hope you'll listen carefully
They say the truth will make you free
That's the way you wanna be
'Cause brother this is your life
As long as you're living
Always remember
Time is for spending
But there's an ending
While you are sleeping
Life is a-creeping
Wake up and taste it
Foolish to waste it
Sample and savor
All of life's flavor
As long as you're living
As long as you're living
Always remember
Folks who are lazy
Are playing crazy
You better keep moving
Keep on improving
You won't be hurried
After you're buried
Live every minute
And put yourself in it
As long as you're living
As long as you're living
Always remember
You'll never beat life
Don't try to cheat life
Sisters and brothers
Do unto others
Love's for enjoying
And hate's for destroying
Never forget it
Or you'll regret it
As long as you're living
Forgive me if I seem to preach
But there is something that I want to say
A message that I hope will reach
People who are throwing life away
Call it my philosophy
That is why I pass it on to you
Because it works so well for me
Helps me get away from strife
Hope you'll listen carefully
They say the truth will make you free
And that's the way you wanna be
'Cause sister this is your life
But there is something that I want to say
A message that I hope will reach
People who are throwing life away
Call it my philosophy
That is why I pass it on to you
Because it works so well for me
Helps me get away from strife
Hope you'll listen carefully
They say the truth will make you free
That's the way you wanna be
'Cause brother this is your life
As long as you're living
Always remember
Time is for spending
But there's an ending
While you are sleeping
Life is a-creeping
Wake up and taste it
Foolish to waste it
Sample and savor
All of life's flavor
As long as you're living
As long as you're living
Always remember
Folks who are lazy
Are playing crazy
You better keep moving
Keep on improving
You won't be hurried
After you're buried
Live every minute
And put yourself in it
As long as you're living
As long as you're living
Always remember
You'll never beat life
Don't try to cheat life
Sisters and brothers
Do unto others
Love's for enjoying
And hate's for destroying
Never forget it
Or you'll regret it
As long as you're living
Forgive me if I seem to preach
But there is something that I want to say
A message that I hope will reach
People who are throwing life away
Call it my philosophy
That is why I pass it on to you
Because it works so well for me
Helps me get away from strife
Hope you'll listen carefully
They say the truth will make you free
And that's the way you wanna be
'Cause sister this is your life