Tim McGraw - If You're Reading This Lyrics






If you're reading this
My Mommas sitting there
Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here
Sure wish I
Could give you one more kiss
And war was just a game we played when we were kids

I'm laying down my gun
I'm hanging up my boots
I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you

[Chorus:]
So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my Momma always prayed
That it would go
And if you're reading this
I'm already home

If you're reading this
Half way around the world
I won’t be there
To see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you
I hope she fights like me
Stands up for the innocent and the weak

I'm laying down my gun
I'm hanging up my boots
Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes

[Chorus]

If you're reading this
There’s going to come a day
When you'll move on
And find some one else
And that's OK
Just remember this
I'm in a better place
Where soldiers live in peace
And angels sing amazing grace

[Chorus]





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  1. W.... C....

    My great grandpa was a World war 2 soldier but never got to meet him because he had cancer so he die when my mom was 18

  2. J.... W....

    Just got back from deployment I hate having to see my pasted always buddys wife well not buddy brother in arms.

  3. R.... W....

    I ain't coming home

  4. R.... W....

    I guess I only got a one way ticket over here...

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

    I hope she fights like me. Stands up for the innocent and the weak. Tell dad I don't regret following in his shoes.

  6. A.... ....

    Can't believe it's been almost 10 years since you were kia. Miss you everyday.

  7. S.... ....

    This song proves real men cry to be honest I didn't say that as a joke

  8. M.... J....

    Rest in Peace, Officer Billy Clardy III, Huntsville, AL, killed in the line of duty, 4:30 pm, Friday December 6, 2019.

  9. e.... b....

    God bless America and the fighting men who keep us free.

  10. A.... S....

    This song means so much to me

  11. E.... A....

    Saw tim McGraw live last week. Made my year

  12. B.... C....

    FOR MY DEVIL DAWG BROTHERS!!!!!!!! STILL LOCKED AND LOADED!!!!!

  13. A.... H....

    I love this song

  14. D.... G....

    This song made me cry! It really touched my heart! I have a Navy Petty Officer friend of mine, and penpal, who lives and is from Oahu, Hiawaii. His name is Michael Bergado. I actually met him on the boat tour of the USS Arizona Memorial when I was on my Make-A-Wish. Since then we have stayed in touch with each other! Michael, Aloha! I hope you are doing ok! And staying safe doing your Kuleana! Mahalo!
    Love,
    Your penpal,
    Destiny Rose Greer

  15. F.... ....

    If anyone happens to read this and has lost a loved one in war for the US, thank you. I'm afforded a life from what they gave. We are safe from the sacrifice they've made. I have a family, home and wonderful life that I couldn't have without the people who believe in us. Forever, thank you.

    F.... ....

    Moreover, I find myself thinking that life is so hard. I stop my spoiled self to realize what true pain and sacrifice is about. Youth of today doesn't know the pain of this for the most part. I wonder if they did, would that make things different in society.

  16. T.... M....

    Rest In Peace PFC Andrew T. Engstrom

  17. D.... O....

    My brother is leaving on 11-17-19 😭🥺😔

  18. B.... P....

    If you are reading this im home for you now you have a wife that you don't want to no you have a Minster in your life she doesn't no I am her daughter is not happy right now you text her and tell her about what is going on now I am Bonita I Perkins that doesn't no what to do now you finely told the truth about being married you now I don't date married man in my life isn't good for you now you can keep your wifey she is your life not mine has been doing a lot for you and I don't do anything for you anymore ok im going to make my life better for me now you lied to me so you could be here with me to see what I would do no you won't get married to me if you don't have a device from her I will not be a home recker thank you for the truth good to no you are married im not married yet so no device no Bonita I Perkins in your life not me in the middle of your life isn't my life you better get married to a lady that loves you now she will be there for you when you need her but not married yet but do you want to get married again if you do not get married again you would love to have Bonita l Perkins will go on with her life by her self now she nose you are married now I am not married yet yes I do want to get married one more time in my life ok

  19. L.... ....

    My brother has already landed in Kuwait for his tour...I hope he doesn't come home in a flag-draped coffin...for those who have, thank you for your service...and I hope you know your families miss you so much...

  20. T.... G....

    I get so emotional when I listen to this song. It's a beautiful song...

  21. M.... F....

    I wish I could express how much gratitude I have to the vets. Thank you so much for your sacrifice. I cant even begin to show how much you all mean to me and my family. My father is a Vietnam vet. My brother and I were both rangers and we owe you our lives. Thank you so much.

  22. j.... m....

    I think of this every time I see or hear about some ungrateful person kneeling during the national anthem yes I served in Iraq and I believe everyone has their rights cause that's what we fight for but when your disrespecting those that lost their lives for your freedom you should be ashamed.

  23. V.... N....

    Brings back some bad memories but he'll it don't mean nothing

  24. 1.... H....

    I got to be the biggest sissy ever

  25. V.... U....

    Sad poropaganda song 1:42 all those that died, stood up for USA profit and corporations, killing and destroying countries and famillies. Thanks God that Trup stopped that disgrace.

  26. A.... W....

    Thank you to all the vets....all millitary 💜😭

  27. D.... W....

    Red white blue love your country paid in full thank a vet

  28. C.... R....

    Tears in my eyes J.T I love you

  29. M.... B....

    20 Navy,14 Rescue Squad and Fire Department, Wrecked/Rollover a Fire Truck Coma 7 Weeks Slow Starting But Steady Running Country Boy

  30. G.... W....

    Can anyone describe me what's the main inside of this song? ACTUALLY i love this song. And I am from outside of USA

  31. l.... s....

    When I get older I will be in the military and serve my country

  32. C.... F....

    Rest in heavenly peace
    Uncle Wayne, Cousin Johnny, And all of my other cousins and uncles who fought in Vietnam and either didn’t come back or were destroyed by the war.

  33. S.... ....

    Beautiful Song

  34. K.... L....

    I remember the first time I heard this. It was the day after my then fiancee had killed himself back in june of 2007. Still listening to it takes me back to that moment in the drs office when this played and I had to hide my face, tears silently falling, with a magazine.
    😭😭😭

  35. M.... T....

    I love you guys and girls for taking care of us god blessed you and us thank you and yes life is life love you 😍 💖💝

  36. t.... d....

    I came back from who knows where twice

  37. G.... ....

    If You're Reading This, It's Too Late

  38. W.... S....

    SEMPER FIDELIS

  39. J.... T....

    tell my sons that there pops loved them sucide for me now thomas torres jerry r perez sr. big jerry yall killed me all over again prison not 4 me death is my only key out JX3 DORA FLACO 57 REST IN PEACE ej eshuowa

  40. D.... S....

    Beautiful song, and pretty lady.

  41. B.... B....

    just wanna stop and give thanks to all our veterans the ones living and the ones that’s gone on to be with the lord, also to all the active military men and women, thank you all for making the ultimate sacrifice and fighting for our freedom. i will always stand for the flag, God Bless America🇺🇸

  42. s.... p....

    This song reaches into the soul; it is very stirring.

  43. c.... v....

    Beautiful songs❤

  44. k.... c....

    We love our military members

  45. a.... ....

    "I'm in a better place, where Soldiers live in peace and angels sing Amazing Grace"... That's the part where I always break down...

  46. A.... B....

    This is a beautiful song

  47. o.... ....

    I only served 4 years honorably but I want to thank all those veterans who paved the way! Ooraahh teufel hunden!

  48. A.... M....

    😭😭😭😭

  49. K.... M....

    yaga yeet

  50. j.... L....

    $100 for anyone that can make it thru this song without at least tearing up.

  51. M.... M....

    if you aint cav

  52. Y.... K....

    I'm a Marine I served 15 years as a Gunnery Sergeant as a MSOC Sniper and I know I'm suppose to be strong but no matter how many times I

  53. A.... P....

    I love this song and I'm crying so hard this song just hit home for me

  54. Y.... M....

    BAWLING

  55. I.... O....

    “A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life wrote a blank checkmade payable to The United States of America, for an amount up to and including their life. God bless all our veterans

  56. C.... F....

    Nope, I'm not okay now.

  57. V.... ....

    Im going in to the marine corps next year and I don't wanna die but I will for my country and for the people of the U.S.

    V.... ....

    Congrats you man stay safe

    V.... ....

    thank you!

  58. H.... M....

    9 years later and it still makes me tear up

  59. Z.... D....

    Thank you to all the vets. Thank you for putting your life on the line for us this country doesn't thank you enough. Especially those from Vietnam.. thank you all. My wife is serving active duty right now. Thank you all. And thank you to the ones we lost in the battlefield. God bless. Amen.

  60. E.... J....

    Where soldiers live in peace.God bless everyone of you.Your the reason we get to live freely in the best country on earth.

  61. D.... M....

    Its father"s day I haven't thought of this song in a long time. I don't even listen to this kind of music anymore but I heard " Angels Among Us" by Alabama on the radio and wasn't expecting the tears that came. It started me on a long list of songs that reminded me of home. They played this song at my dad's funeral. He died in Iraq. There's something about this music, songs like these.

  62. H.... K....

    im in the marines and my brother died in iraq we played this song at his funeral i cry everytime i hear it

  63. E.... D....

    New ballad with Cláudia Samitier
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  64. A.... c....

    I am only going to say this one time for everyone to here. If your are left or right you have the right to be that because of those who choose to stand up and fight if you disrespect them you don't have the right to the freedom they give you

  65. A.... G....

    😂😊🤭

  66. L.... ....

    My dad was a soldier and he is home now with my brother

  67. K.... P....

    A friend of the family passed away a few months ago. He was a Vietnam vet in the Marines. I can't listen to this song without thinking of him. We miss you Bob!

  68. M.... G....

    To the ones that their tears have absorbed in the hot sands, we thank you.. we have no idea what it’s like to be a hero. So thank you for being that. We love you.. ❤️

  69. t.... s....

    To those that signed their check and went to defend America & her allies I thank you and pray you and your life is richly blessed.

    t.... s....

    i go to Meps soon then to boot camp

  70. P.... S....

    Do Americans actually believe they go to Heaven after breaking commandments?

    P.... S....

    @Phoenix Sky I didn't fight in those wars, what are you talking about? And if you wanna know the answer to your question, well, I don't have it. I'm not all Americans, and not all Americans are me. You seem to have this idea of Americans in your head that we're all the same and all think alike. That's pretty xenophobic of you, m8

    P.... S....

    I think Americans have turned a blind eye. Yes mostly all of them.

    P.... S....

    @Phoenix Sky Alright, I'm not gonna bother trying to talk to someone who just said they think most Americans are alike. And it seems you've turned a blind eye to the most important message of the bible, love thy neighbor. Good day, sir.

    P.... S....

    Before you go I implore you to take an active role in stopping your current and active concentration camps.....

    P.... S....

    Also-please stop using the not me card. It is you when you sit back and watch.

  71. J.... R....

    I messed up so many times that im joining the army and this song makes me want to do it more

    J.... R....

    i fell u im joing th marines

  72. E.... L....

    I want to thank all of the people that served or are serving our country right now... thank you for all of the sacrifices that you make for us...

  73. J.... P....

    enjoy your new girl.

    J.... P....

    i told you not t0 fuckin lie but i knew the whole time what u do. i just had to see it to make myself leave. fuck u for coming back for another round of pute bullshit. u reap what yoy sow.

  74. J.... S....

    Literally saddest song ever

  75. R.... ....

    Dang onion cutting ninjas

  76. H.... H....

    This was played at my daddies funeral but i never met him he died 16 days before i was born

  77. W.... R....

    I am in the camper if you want that

  78. l.... g....

    This makes me think about my pawpaw every time I listen to it

  79. B.... G....

    Thank you for those armed earth angels who sacrificed themselves for our safety. Can't thank you enough!

  80. J.... K....

    What's that song about the soldier's friend checking on his family from time to time and having that first beer with his son when he turns 21?

  81. S.... C....

    They're all home and they did their job damn good

  82. B.... W....

    Not sure where I am anymore But i know its not where i belong and i won't. Be here very long

  83. c.... w....

    Can't even spesk....I miss em

  84. J.... D....

    Sorry i loved that one

  85. J.... D....

    U cant have that one he goes uppeace jerry

  86. J.... D....

    He was good

  87. T.... T....

    If anyone ever hates this song get TF out of this country I love this song i listen to it all the time

  88. P.... N....

    If ur reading this....

  89. K.... M....

    This song was played at my goods friends father funeral . It is a beautiful song and I just pray for healing to their family . ❤️

  90. J.... D....

    I cant wait to dead all my pain be go cause i dont get to see my kids and im tried of getting my heart broken by the woman of my dreams i just want to meet my grandma in Haven so no one can hurt me no more i been getting for 29 years of my life getting hurt and feeling this kind of pain god can just take me if he love me but he dont the love of my life i just cant keep going through this iam done with life i cant kill myself just cant

  91. A.... G....

    Softly crying...bc I love my country so much.

  92. D.... H....

    I remember the times you told me about your time in Vietnam the laughs we shared cracking on eachothers drivers and our love of Ohio State football
    RIP Grandpa Jerry 11-101948 11-10-18

  93. S.... H....

    Woo hoo #tim mcgraw fan here in the usa woo hoo

  94. T.... W....

    As a military spouse when my husband deployed I did not breath a sigh untill he was boots on the ground USA

  95. L.... S....

    I love this song MisKayKay15 make more videos like this

  96. H.... H....

    This is sort of based on my life my dad was not there when i was born

  97. T.... C....

    You did an amazing job with the song