Terri Clark - She Didn't Have Time Lyrics






He said goodbye from the edge of the porch
Like she'd been some casual friend
He said "You're better off without me, I'm not what you need" like her momma had said about him
He started the car pulled out of the drive didn't waste anytime lookin back
She watched him go thinkin even a stranger would show more compassion than that

[Chorus:]
She could've cried but she didn't have time
She had a baby to feed, a pink blanket to find, to rock their little one to sleep
She could've laid in bed for hours giving misery the power
But she didn't have time

She got a sitter and she got a job 'cause she had a promise to keep
Her day was a factory and evenin survival and night was exhaustion and sleep
Sometimes she felt life was passing her by and watching was all she could do
Her friends said "You gotta get outta the house and maybe you'll meet someone new"

[Chorus:]
She could've tried but she didn't have time
She had a five years old to feed, she had ballet class, piano lessons and t-ball little league
She could've laid awake for hours giving lonely nights the power
But she didn't have time

Not time, where would she find the time to trust a man again
Not time, for that flat tire, a crowded parking lot and then,
Not time, but yes have coffee with the man that got her tire fixed
She was thinking "Gosh, he's handsome"
When he asked
"Do you have kids?"

She could've lied but she didn't have time, all she said was "She's five"
He said "I saw the car seat, I love kids, does she have your eyes"
And they sat and talked for hours givin destiny its power
She could've been afraid to fall in love that night
But she didn't have time

She could've been afraid to fall in love that night
But she didn't have time





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  1. g.... h....

    This is why people write songs it's about the story the emotion to know that they can put something together and deliver it in such a way but you can feel it. Yes I get paid but trust me that's not why they do it they do it anyway

  2. T.... S....

    I'm a single mom of 6. Didn't have time to cry

  3. F.... B....

    This is literally the story of my life.

  4. I.... B....

    Sometime it’s just an “Unanswered Prayer”

  5. K.... S....

    When my daughter was 6 months old my husband left me with 3.kids he listed to his uncle then 18 months later came back into my life

  6. g.... c....

    hello ms clark . i love all your music . i am canadian as well . i really love how you put your heart and soul into your music .i really love the song She Didnt Have Time . i know you will never respond to this email because your so busy. I just wanted you to know you are so beautiful . be good to yourself . thank you Gerald .

  7. S.... S....

    Tearjerker song for sure....I love my babies.....

  8. B.... S....

    Sure miss this woman!!!🧡

  9. A.... W....

    This song took me back... I had a boyfriend who I happened to tell if was pregnant bt instead he said its nt time yet... unfortunately I lost the kid the tym I was ready to nurture all by myself... was so painful...

  10. B.... r....

    The songs single moms listen to in private and the strong would deny later 😆 this is a beautiful song. I have a 6 yr old autistic boy and a 5 yr old girl.their dad pops in every few years with motives and i told him after telling my daughter he'd see her tmrw and letting them down once again not to bother. Better off without is the line that rings true. Even a stranger would...sad so many children deserve better

  11. h.... ....

    i cant watch this without crying. ive been so patient my son is 7 and im loosing hope i dont even date because i dont have time i just wish i met someone good and godly

  12. b.... ....

    I'm not crying... I'm not!

    *sniffle* 😢💕

  13. A.... W....

    I coulda cried but I don't have time

  14. A.... G....

    I didn't even make a minute into the video before crying

  15. L.... A....

    In my family...the ladies tend to run ... my grandpa raised his 6 kids on his own when my grandma walked out ....and then my sister walked out leaving her bf at the time to raise there boys ... I recently went and saw the boys and my heart broke I walked into there apartment and the dads room...he had a mattress on the floor and one dresser...then I went into the kids room and they had a nice bunk bed and there room was starwars theme ...the room was completely decorated and such ... I asked the dad why he only had a dresser and a mattress on the floor ....he looked at me and said I dont need much ..I have my boys and they are happy that's all that matters ........single parents are amazing

  16. T.... 1....

    I love this song. MOTHERS ALL OF YOU ARE AMAZING STRONG WOMEN! IT'S LIKE YOUR ALL PROGRAMMED TO NEVER GIVE UP. THANK YOU TO MY MAMA!

  17. A.... S....

    Perfect song been through it.

  18. D.... M....

    Story of my life

  19. A.... P....

    I love this song so much and I love this video so much to and I'm crying 😭because this is a really sad song and this is a great song too

  20. K.... W....

    This song brings me to tears every time! Im raising my 3 girls by myself. I had my oldest (now 11) when i was 17 after 5 years of being with her dad he walked out when she was 5 months old. Had another baby in 2011 married her father 2 years later, we got pregnant in 2014 he had an affair 3 months into the pregnancy and i welcomed our daughter in 2015. Ive been on my own since

    K.... W....

    You sound like a strong woman and an amazing mom.

  21. A.... S....

    This song is so awesomr

  22. R.... M....

    I love dis song

  23. m.... f....

    Você é linda ti adoro

  24. m.... f....

    Linda cançãois que tocam meu coração

  25. h.... ....

    ❤️❤️❤️

  26. A.... G....

    Love this song

  27. A.... !....

    the ending part of this song reminds me of myself. my girlfriend just got out of a highly abusive relationship both physically and mentally not only to herself, but also her kids. i've sworn to her i'll be everything that that bastard never was. he never helped with the chores, he never helped cook, he never helped her with the kids, he just expected her to do everything. he reasoned that because she didn't work and he did that it was up to her to do absolutely everything around the house and he didn't have to help with anything. and while she did agree that he responsibility WAS taking care of the house, there are times when even she needs help and gets overwhelmed and even so much as just taking the trash out or changing the or watching the kids would help immensely. but to him, playing his fucking games was priority #1. i refuse to be like that. there have been several times she's broken down because i've helped her out and she didn't expect it or just outright took initiative.

    A.... !....

    thank you so much. seriously. your response is beautiful making me tear up and I'm so glad you are like that for her.

    A.... !....

    I am doing the same with my girlfriend. I'm helping her take care of her kids in addition to my own. She was as always in an abusive relationship I vowed the same thing as you. Proof that there are good men like us out there.

    A.... !....

    @Brandon Allen good

    A.... !....

    @Brandon Allen yup. i don't want her to go through the same shit she has already been through. there's to many bad people in the world already and i don't want to contribute anymore to that.

  28. S.... P....

    Saw her concert in Jacksonville, Fl over 29 years ago - she STILL has it! Good job, Terri!

    S.... P....

    Oops, I meant over 20 - I "fat-fingered" it, lol.

  29. W.... G....

    One BEAUTIFUL LADY!

  30. J.... G....

    Old school fav

  31. J.... P....

    Wow that was a really good song , and I'm not even in to country music, but hey that beautiful lady shore can sing .

  32. l.... c....

    I didnt want no one but u

  33. S.... L....

    Just went through this myself 😔

  34. B.... C....

    This song is basically my life

  35. J.... B....

    My brother's a single father, and I recently started working for him as a babysitter for my nephew. I'm going on 40 years old, but even I have to admit that just because you're older doesn't mean you're grown up. You can learn a lot from children. They show you how to laugh, be imaginative, be carefree, and curious. They're one of the greatest things God created. It's just a shame that some of them grow up not knowing one parent because they chose to be selfish. My nephew isn't at a loss of love, and there's no shortage of women in his life that step into the mother role for him.

  36. J.... A....

    Terri did you know how beautiful you truly are? so beautiful.

  37. J.... A....

    Terri, this is your best song you sang ever!!!!!

  38. C.... W....

    Currently going through a horrible breakup, didnt have kids together .. but hes treating me like I never existed, thought we had something real together even got a place together , and then he was changing towards me for months leading up to this, I'm so broken , can't believe this, if only I could find a good guy who actually means what he says and shows it

  39. A.... P....

    I love this song so much and I love video so much to and I was crying and now I can't stop crying 😭😭😭

    A.... P....

    It's ok

  40. A.... M....

    😭😭😭

  41. D.... M....

    Teri Clark your my soul mate, I see things in you I bet everyone else can't . I need to meet you.

  42. E.... ....

    Sad song, but I loved it as a kid.

  43. m.... d....

    Ya definitely all the evil malevolent mans fault. All the way every time. Poor you with no fault.

  44. J.... K....

    My mom and dad divorced because of my dad was abusive, I wish he would change.

  45. A.... H....

    This was my died grill friends fair song

  46. A.... H....

    ❤💛💚💙💜♥💘💝💖💗💓💞💕💟🚺🇺🇸

  47. B.... L....

    This was my song for me & my daughter (s). My father passed away when my oldest was 5 months old and neither of their fathers wanted to be a dad. My son's father has been amazing to me & my girls.

  48. j.... ....

    Iloveyou

  49. M.... C....

    I love how powerful country lyrics are!!

  50. S.... E....

    This song was my everything 13 years ago... still makes me cry when I listen to it -

  51. D.... F....

    My mother raised me and my sister on her own for years. This song reminds me so much of her ❤ I could never repay her for a great job she has done.

  52. A.... P....

    I love this song and this song make think about my mom she had 2girls and one boy

    A.... P....

    This song sounds like it is a true story and I cry every time I listen to this song I'm crying right now

  53. S.... G....

    Story of my life

  54. L.... L....

    My woman I'm here close to Nashville lol

  55. P.... R....

    I can so relate to this song but I was left 3 babies. After 30yrs he's contacting my children but it's a little bit too late to try to be Dad of the year!!! I'm proud of my children we made it just fine 🌻

  56. C.... C....

    I remember when she debuted this song at Country Thunder, there wasn't a dry eye in the venue. Amazing song. I love my three step daughters. Angels in didn't meet first, but got blessed with the rest

  57. E.... B....

    This song is like a warning to me about my depression. My mommy is always abusing me by hurting me and making me cry. Daddy is lazy and always plays virtual games and mows the lawn all the time. Now, with my family constantly at odds with one another, I will NEVER HAVE A SWEET 16, and my birthday is in 3 days. Living in Somerville near Memphis is cozy, but not if my parents keep yelling and me and one another. I wish that things will get better, but I'm better off in foster care... and I am starting to have a few suicidal thoughts...... :'(

    E.... B....

    Talk to the school u go to call cps if ur to scared to the school with mostly will it get u out of that bad situation don't kill ur self there is someone out there that loves u

  58. L.... C....

    Love this song

  59. A.... ....

    Real, true country

  60. J.... W....

    so amazing

  61. K.... P....

    A man who walks out on his children is no man. Neither is a man that lays his hands on a woman. Laying your hands on a woman makes you a fuckin' p****.

  62. P.... R....

    Beautiful song

  63. C.... C....

    Wow i love this song so much!!

  64. t.... B....

    This song hits me hard my daughter is 6 months old her dad walked out for drugs so im rising her by my self

  65. J.... L....

    Exactly what I was going through when I met my now husband. Although we met at a party (I was DD) Pregnant with my daughter and single. I wasnt even looking to get involved with anyone. It's been nearly 11 years. My baby is now 10.5 and we have a 7 year old son together aswell now.

  66. F.... M....

    God bless a young man who finds a woman interesting, finds out she's a single mom.. and can still find her interesting,....

  67. J.... L....

    I was 17 when I had my daughter. Her dad walked out and left us and that's when I fell in love with this song!!!!!

  68. R.... W....

    She didn't have time brings back a lot of memories. Terri Clark, I love you.

  69. d.... a....

    I'm now a single mom and there father doesn't care..I get strength from this song.. I will always be here for my girls

  70. k.... d....

    This song reminded me of my sister and my nephew who’s dad left her, but she never let him get her down and now he’s 9 years old and she is happy in another relationship finally with the right guy I feel!

  71. A.... T....

    This is my moms and my big siter

  72. P.... ....

    As single parents we are not defined for having a partner. I choose to remain a single father until after my child has grown to avoid the risk of any drama. I owe him my undivided attention, nurturing, and love.

  73. C.... R....

    😢 so sweet

  74. W.... L....

    Love this.

  75. g.... ....

    He said, "Goodbye.", from the edge of the porch
    Like she'd been some casual friend
    He said, "You're better off without me,
    I'm not what you need."
    Like her mama had said about him.

    He started the car, pulled out of the drive
    Didn't waste any time looking back
    She watched him go, thinking, even a stranger
    Would show more compassion than that.

    She could've cried, but she didn't have time
    She had a baby to feed
    A pink blanket to find
    To rock their little one to sleep
    She could've laid in bed for hours
    Giving misery the power
    But she didn't have time.

    She got a sitter, and she got a job
    'Cause she had a promise to keep
    Her day was the factory, and evening survival
    And night was exhaustion and sleep.

    Sometimes she felt life was passing her by
    And watching was all she could do
    Her friends said, "You gotta get outta the house,
    And maybe you'll meet someone new."

    She could've tried, but she didn't have time
    She had a 5-year-old to feed
    She had ballet class, piano lessons,
    And t-ball little league
    She could've laid awake for hours
    Giving lonely nights the power
    But she didn't have time.

    Not time where would she'd find
    The time to trust a man again
    Not time for that flat tire,
    A crowded parking lot, and then.

    And then not time but yes have coffee with
    The man that got her tire fixed
    She was thinking, gosh, he's handsome
    When he asked, "Do you have kids?"

    She could've lied, but she didn't have time
    All she said was, "She's five."
    He said, "I saw the car seat, I love kids, does she have your eyes?"
    And they sat and talked for hours
    Giving destiny it's power
    She could've been afraid to fall in love that night
    But she didn't have time.

    She could've been afraid to fall in love that night
    But she didn't have time

  76. P.... c....

    I'm a single mommy of 3 and have been for 3 Years and wouldn't change it for the world. It is a stuggle but worth every minute!!!!

  77. A.... F....

    💜💜💜💜💙💙💙💏💑👪

  78. Z.... S....

    Love this song 💖🎸
    God bless country music

    Z.... S....

    ❤❤❤

  79. A.... V....

    I like the song because I broke up with lots of my boyfriend is it really a Hertz me up for overtime are together now I am starting a movie have the ones that part of the time until oldest son so the song help me help you help me stay healthy and you not worry about the thing no mother what if I have a child know how much

  80. K.... M....

    This gives me chills every time I listen to it. My Son's father abandoned us...

    K.... M....

    I'm really sorry

  81. k.... k....

    "I saw the carseat, I love kids. Does she have your eyes"

    k.... k....

    love that line

    k.... k....

    @Maeve Mallory Yeah,I do too🥰🥰🥰.
    P.S.:I also love your name(Maeve)😍😍😍.

  82. R.... t....

    This song hits home way too much. I love my son but it gets lonely at times.

  83. B.... B....

    I was a single mom with my kids it was hard but I work 2 jobs and now my kids are adults and told me that there mom did it on her own and now i have a grand children and my son says the will never be with out me or there mom

  84. P.... c....

    I'm raising my 9,7 and 3 babies alone my life is great with them..

  85. K.... K....

    This song got me through hell. I'll forever hold this song close to my heart.

  86. j.... ....

    Listening to this song on repeat. Makes me think of the man that I am falling in love with. He has a daughter and is so scared of her getting hurt, but all I want to do is love them both. He is an amazing dad. I love watching them together.

  87. L.... J....

    This was literally my life. My baby is 20 now, and we did just fine.

  88. H.... T....

    Like that song okay

    And country music

  89. J.... S....

    I'm a single mother doing it all on my own. really don't have time to seat around and cry about things u can do nothing about

  90. A.... V....

    😍😍😍😍

  91. W.... ....

    I took my wife to see her years ago for Christmas gift, It was the best concert I seen on this rock.

    One thing about Terri is don't heckle her at a concert, one guy did she stopped the singing and schooled him. That night we seen a awesome concert and comedy show it was great.

    She is also a fun person in the bar to hang out with. Of course it help's that we are near the same age and both come from the east coast of Canada, she is from Québec I am from N.S. :).

  92. L.... &....

    Epic song!!!

  93. M.... W....

    I just wish the right man would come along but I don't know if he ever will . I wish I could find the perfect man of my dreams.

  94. M.... W....

    this song reminds me of my now ex how he walked out on me.

  95. F.... ....

    Very touching song, no more time to be angry, sad and lonely. I have a daughter to raise! One day we will have a new beginning ♥.

  96. c.... a....

    I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!

  97. T.... G....

    I knew how this exactly felt, only wish i could again

  98. K.... S....

    In January 2019 I am going to her concert