If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away
Justin Moore
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Every day I drive to work across Flint River bridge A hundred yards from the spot where me and grandpa fished There's a piece of his old fruit stand on the side of Sawmill Road He'd be there peelin' peaches if it was twenty years ago What I wouldn't give To ride around in that old truck with him If heaven wasn't so far away I'd pack up the kids and go for the day Introduce them to their grandpa Watch 'em laugh at the way he talked Find my long lost cousin John The one we left back in Vietnam Show him a picture of his daughter now She's a doctor and he'd be proud Tell 'em we'd be back in a couple of days In the rear view mirror we'd all watch him wave And losing them wouldn't be so hard to take If heaven wasn't so far away I'd hug all three of those girls we lost From the class of ninety nine And I'd find my bird dog Bo and take him huntin' one more time I'd ask Hank why he took those pills back in fifty three And Janis to sing the second verse of "Me and Bobby McGee" Sit on a cloud and visit for a while It'd do me good just to see them smile If heaven wasn't so far away I'd pack up the kids and go for the day Introduce them to their grandpa Watch 'em laugh at the way he talked I'd find my long lost cousin John The one we left back in Vietnam Show him a picture of his daughter now She's a doctor and he'd be proud Tell him we'd be back in a couple of days In the rear view mirror we'd all watch him wave Yeah losing them wouldn't be so hard to take If heaven wasn't so far If heaven wasn't so far If heaven wasn't so far away So far away So far away
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Written by: BRETT WILLIAM SEABORN JONES, DALLAS DAVIDSON, ROBERT HENRY HATCH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
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10 facts about this song
Creation"If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" is a song penned by songwriters Dallas Davidson, Rob Hatch, and Brett Jones. Notably, Dallas Davidson is a popular Nashville songwriter with other hits such as "Huntin', Fishin', Lovin' Every Day" and "That's My Kind of Night".
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Original ArtistThe song was initially recorded and released by country artist Rhett Akins in 2006. It was included on his album "People Like Me".
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Cover VersionAlthough originally performed by Rhett Akins, "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" gained widespread popularity when country musician Justin Moore covered it in 2011.
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Chart Performance"If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" became Justin Moore's second number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in July 2011.
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Album InformationThe song is the lead-off single from Justin Moore's second studio album, titled "Outlaws Like Me," which was released in 2011.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" was directed by Peter Zavadil and features Justin Moore visiting a cemetery and reflecting on the loved ones he's lost.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about the feelings of loss and longing for the departed loved ones who are in heaven. It expresses the wish that heaven wasn't so far away, so the singer could visit and spend time with those who have passed away.
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Awards"If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" was nominated for a CMA Award for Song of the Year in 2011.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was praised by critics for its heartfelt lyrics and Moore's emotive delivery. Critics have cited "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" as one of Justin Moore's best performances to date.
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Personal ConnectionJustin Moore has stated in interviews that the song resonates with him personally as he himself also has loved ones who have passed away and wishes to see.
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