Dean, Billy - Only Here For A Little While Lyrics






Gonna hold who needs holdin'
Mend what needs mendin'
Walk what needs walkin'
Though it means an extra mile
Pray what needs prayin'
Say what needs sayin'
'Cause we're only here for a little while

Today I stood singin' songs and sayin' Amen
Saying goodbye to an old friend who seemed so young
He spent his life workin' hard to chase a dollar
Putting off until tomorrow the things he should have done
Made me start thinking "What's the hurry, why the runnin'?
I don't like what I'm becoming, gonna change my style
Take my time and I take it all for granted"
'Cause we're only here for a little while

Gonna hold who needs holdin'
Mend what needs mendin'
Walk what needs walkin'
Though it means an extra mile
Pray what needs prayin'
Say what needs sayin'
'Cause we're only here for a little while

Let me love like I'll never see tomorrow
Treat each day as though it's borrowed
Like it's precious as a child
Whoa, take my hand
Let us reach out to each other
'Cause we're only here for a little while

Gonna hold who needs holdin'
Mend what needs mendin'
Walk what needs walkin'
Though it means an extra mile
Pray what needs prayin'
Say what needs sayin'
'Cause we're only here for a little while

Gonna hold who needs holdin'
Mend what needs mendin'
Walk what needs walkin'
Though it means an extra mile
Pray what needs prayin'
Say what needs sayin'
'Cause we're only here for a little while





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  1. R.... B....

    I love this Billy Dean Song! He needs to come back and sing!

  2. g.... ....

    Kurt Russel’s twin brother, a lot of folks don’t know that about Mr Dean. His real name is Dean Hirckershmidt Russel Goldschplatt Junior.

  3. D.... F....

    This song speaks the truth. And you know you're getting old when the songs you were raised with are on CMT Decades.

  4. A.... P....

    Who is still listening??? Going into 2020 and this song still has my heart

    A.... P....

    This is a song I sing to my boys

    A.... P....

    The idea of 2020 scares me! I was born in 1953! Scares me, but sure did love when I grew up! Music was fantastic! God be with you all!

  5. R.... W....

    Today's music has no heart it's all juke

  6. K.... B....

    This song is more relevant today than when this wonderful artist sang and wrote it ..

  7. L.... G....

    That's right.

  8. S.... V....

    I don't know what to say. Love it. Have a hamburger, and let's get on with the show. Much love...Shoshannah.

  9. J.... O....

    Still a great song i love all of his songs but this one hits close to home for me

  10. D.... W....

    This is to all of my friends that don't talk to me anymore I hope you are doing good and I miss you all wish we could talk but anyway u have your own things u are doing now bye

    D.... W....

    Why don't they talk to you anymore? I am nosey! I like getting along with everyone! Sorry!

  11. K.... F....

    Love Billy Dean. He's a treasure.

  12. r.... f....

    know why this was such a "monster' hit?...it speaks of doing simple things, meaning things we all can do and touch others while doing it...

  13. B.... W....

    Beautiful song.

  14. R.... B....

    I love Billy Dean, such a wonderful voice! Saw him on American Idol as a coach, he should still be singing!

  15. t.... h....

    I have love this song by Billy Dean Thanks Tammi K Helm

  16. R.... B....

    Saw him on American Idol, too! Still has a wonderful voice! Love this!

  17. J.... 6....

    That mullet is fucking awesome

  18. T.... S....

    Takes you back to when we had simpler time when dad was still alive and left the the light on because you allways come home late dad up worried late

  19. G.... P....

    Wow! Still a great song and a hideous shirt 😃

  20. S.... M....

    this song speaks the truth

  21. R.... M....

    I just heard Doug Anderson's version. It's better.

  22. T.... C....

    He is so fine.

  23. G.... H....

    I'd never heard this song before until I saw Billy on American Idol, what a great song with such a true Chorus.... awesome

  24. T.... I....

    No lie.. the first time I ever heard Zac Brown band I thought billy dean was making a comeback

  25. R.... B....

    Love Billy Dean, and yes I like the hair!

    R.... B....

    He's got a perfect face for that shag. He's just not Billy D. without it.😊

    R.... B....

    @Nita Onstad I agree, heard it is coming back in style! Won't complain!

  26. R.... B....

    I have Loved Billy Dean for years, glad his songs are coming back!

  27. R.... B....

    This song is so so right, we are only here for a little while! Make the most of your life while you can! 70 and 80's are not reached by most of us! Do the best ya can, be kind! Help others! Be the best person you can be!

    R.... B....

    I love people, taught school for over 30 years! I hate bullies! Kids especially!Be kind !

  28. T.... C....

    They sure don’t make mullets like that one anymore.

  29. A.... D....

    Love and miss you Vicky Simmons! You were like a mom to me as well. R, I, P till we see each other again my friend xx

  30. P.... T....

    LOVE THIS SONG

  31. R.... B....

    His voice is amazing! Love him, hope he makes a come back!

  32. R.... B....

    I love his hair! Love the mullet! Love this song! Such a wonderful message!

    R.... B....

    He needed a haircut bad. Men shouldn’t have long hair.

    R.... B....

    @The Cross Why, Jesus did!

  33. J.... D....

    I don't know if it is true or not but my mom may be related to Billy Dean through distant relations. I have always lived his music, I had no idea that we might be related even if distantly.

    J.... D....

    That would be sweet!

  34. F.... J....

    20 plus years since I heard this last, still remember every word

  35. S.... N....

    This country song has the sound and feel of a contemporary christian music song. I love it!
    Because we are indeed, only here for a little while, and we've got to pray and make things right while we're here!

    S.... N....

    Amen! We won’t be here much longer! Thank you Jesus Christ!!!!

  36. R.... B....

    We may be of many ages, I am 65, but to God that is only a little while! Get your affairs in order, you never know when the end will come! I don't want to die, but I am ready!

  37. L.... W....

    Love this song, so true.

  38. R.... B....

    BILLY DEAN, Please come back and keep singing! Love you!

  39. J.... D....

    Billy, How are you doing ?

  40. R.... B....

    I want Billy Dean to come back and sing! Loved his songs, and when Dean and Luke sang a line together, he's still got it!

  41. A.... D....

    2019 and still listening to real country

    A.... D....

    Sept. 28, 2019!

    A.... D....

    Love this song!

  42. R.... B....

    Wish I had a shirt like Billy Dean has on in this video! Where can I get one, anyone know?

  43. R.... ....

    i cant believe its been 29 years since this song came out. seems like yesterday watching it on cmt at my grandmas. days go slow but years go fast

    R.... ....

    As we age, time seems to fly by! I am 65, scares me how fast life is moving! God be with and Bless you!

  44. J.... H....

    Super spnics recording no show shine

  45. J.... C....

    My brother just passed away a few days ago and this song has been in reminder. RIP SAM O'NEAL. I'm gonna miss you, Bubba.

  46. S.... S....

    love this song the truth ❤️😢

  47. A.... J....

    what music

  48. L.... M....

    I saw American Idol too and immediately knew I wanted to sing this at our barn church, so I did last week. My brother played guitar for me. Many people hadn't heard of it and loved the message. Thanks Billy!

  49. D.... &....

    He signed my Gibson 6 string last night on St. George Island!!!

  50. K.... L....

    Don't hear him no more

  51. N.... S....

    American Idol brought me to this too! Thanks Billy Dean for great songs!

  52. S.... A....

    Had to look him up afteri watch American Idol .never I now who he he is

  53. F.... D....

    Just seen him on American idol

  54. G.... C....

    Sounds like a mix of Alan Jackson and Kenny Rogers

  55. N.... G....

    When country music was actually country music. Love this song!!!

  56. M.... v....

    I'm here because I see him on American Idol & I know I'm not the only one.

  57. R.... B....

    Saw Billy Dean on American Idol last night as a back up guitar player! Luke and him sang the chorus of this song, wish he was still singing!

  58. V.... G....

    Here for American Idol. Great song!

  59. M.... M....

    Had to come and check him out !! Love it ❤️ (American Idol)

    M.... M....

    Sameeeee

  60. j.... W....

    I just saw Billy on American Idol too, and it reminded me this was (and still IS) one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE songs!!! I'm gonna say what needs saying (though it's a little late): Thanks Billy Dean!

  61. M.... B....

    Been a Billy Dean fan since 1990!! He is awesome forever. He never made one bad song ever!! So great to see him on American Idol tonight!!

    M.... B....

    Billy has such a wonderful voice! Hope he comes back!

  62. p.... ....

    This is a great video, true Americana. Hoping for Billy Dean comeback!

  63. J.... C....

    Still a great song, l was 9 years old when this came out for the 1st time

  64. S.... ....

    Just saw this guy on American Idol. Great song.

    S.... ....

    same here

    S.... ....

    I was sad, seems like he has given up playing and singing professionally!

    S.... ....

    same 👍

    S.... ....

    Wish he would come back! Loved his voice!

  65. A.... L....

    Just heard this on American idol so I had to come check it out 😃

    A.... L....

    Same here!

    A.... L....

    @Derek Waldrop Loved him years ago, hope he comes back!

    A.... L....

    I love his voice!

    A.... L....

    Whaaa?! Nuh uuuh!!!?! 😱🤔

    A.... L....

    @katiebug04 Really? What do you not like about Billy Dean?

  66. k.... s....

    Thats Real country music right there. Great message too.

  67. S.... R....

    It means so much to me

  68. S.... R....

    I love your soing

  69. L.... K....

    Love the essence of this song

  70. F.... W....

    So Nice.

  71. J.... F....

    I need that sweater.
    His whole A E S T H E T I C is fresh to deaf.
    Get it, Billy D!

  72. A.... D....

    Signed sealed by us Floridians as of now folks 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈❤️❤️💜🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️♊️❤️💛💙💙💜

  73. R.... B....

    Listen to the words! Life is actually very short! Pay attention to what is going on, love God, make our days here the best ever! Love all of the family and others! Doesn't take a lot of effort!

    R.... B....

    We are only here for a short time! Be the best you can be, love and cause no harm! God be with you all!

  74. T.... F....

    So true . Lost my 13 year old son 4 years ago from a bicycle accident

  75. A.... D....

    My Floridians have my phone number yes they do folks

  76. A.... D....

    All country music has a history folks

  77. A.... D....

    Im right here sis and Connor and my neice Jasmine

  78. A.... D....

    My sisters moving to Tx with my brother I remember well and Aleisa's moving bk to the south I remember well

  79. A.... D....

    Dont call me Knox Nursing and theres a signed release

  80. B.... L....

    Navajo print and a mullet, killer

  81. A.... D....

    I was right it was Misty Gardner and Dustin Lavoie and theyll be peace when I get done all Knox Nursing Home employeees

  82. A.... D....

    Im a good friend Karen Mckusic Ames copied

  83. A.... D....

    Im
    a good friend Colleen. Love you and your family

  84. A.... D....

    Have Faith SNHU

  85. A.... D....

    I love my whole Floridian and SNHU family oh yes I do folks

  86. A.... D....

    Karen is busy as well folks

  87. A.... D....

    Im busy

  88. A.... D....

    Airlines are punctual

  89. T.... B....

    Love life take the extra mile, well we are only here for a little while

  90. A.... D....

    All knox Nursing Homr employees come together now god damn it

  91. A.... D....

    Im a true Floridian and my college is southern as well folks

  92. A.... D....

    I just left my friends at Vantage Pointe a message and they have my numbers

  93. A.... D....

    Im a true Floridian all the way and SNHU is my college

  94. A.... D....

    Youre a great friend Karen Mckusic Ames Grace

  95. A.... D....

    Youre like a best friend to me Colleen and Dee. Love you both were close as you know

  96. A.... D....

    Wheres Ryan and I mean it

  97. A.... D....

    Wheres Bile Wile folks?

  98. A.... D....

    SNHU is my college folks

  99. A.... S....

    i love this song

  100. P.... T....

    I love this song love Billy Dean, he is gorgeous with a gorgeous voice