I.O.U.

Jerry G. Hludzik - Eljerabby Music/ASCAP ©1999

In the middle of a dream I had last night
I thought I heard you call out my name
But what I heard was,
“It’s time now, you know”
My reply, “But I'm not ready to go”

Cause I've got things to do
Places to see
And people who depend on me
I need more time
So can you help me thru
And I submit my I.O.U.

We never really think about what if?
In terms of it all just slippin’ away
Not seeing or holding
The ones you love
Even one more day

I’ve still got things to do
Places to see
And people who depend on me
I need more time
And if you pull me thru
I submit my I.O.U.

—Solo—

In a flash your life can crumble
You’ll leave this place and never return
So make the best of
While your able
This is what you learn

I’ve got things to do
Places to see
And people who depend on me
I need more time
And if you’ll pull me thru
I submit my I.O.U.

I still got things to do
Places to see
And people who depend on me
You gave me more time
You pulled me thru
Please accept my I.O.U.