My Dad went home to heaven in late 2015. Knowing that he’s in a place of total peace right now is a comforting thought. And, the fact that he’s not affected by all the chaos in the world is not only a great blessing it’s also the inspiration behind the song, “He’s Not Here To See It.” Maybe you feel the same way about a loved one who is with the Lord.
He’s Not Here To See It
When I said goodbye to Dad
It was hard to see him go
He sure is missed ’round here
But I wonder if he knows
There are times I hear ’bout things
And I just don’t wanna believe it
I think of him and say to myself
I’m glad he wasn’t here to see it
Like that old farm where he grew up
And his home place on the hill
State came through and took it all
Poured concrete in the fields
And that church down the road where he went all his life
Learned God’s Word and how to live it
Preacher went crazy and burned it to the ground
I’m glad he wasn’t here to see it
Sometimes I look to the sky
And whisper in my heart
O Dad, how glad I am
You are where you are
Seems like this old world
Is gettin’ darker by the minute
With all the madness goin’ on, he’s blessed to be gone
Cause he’s not here to see it
He had Ol’ Glory painted on his skin
Back when he served his country on the seas
Now it would kill his soul to watch someone
Hear that anthem and take a knee
And his sister tried givin’ up the wine
But she just couldn’t leave it
Oh how she cried when they took her from her home
I’m glad he wasn’t here to see it
And I think about Mom, she can’t remember his name
It’s by the grace of God that he was spared that pain
Sometimes I look to the sky
And whisper in my heart
O Dad, how glad I am
You are where you are
Seems like this old world
Is gettin’ darker by the minute
With all the madness goin’ on, he’s blessed to be gone
He’s not here to see it
(Steve Chapman/Times & Seasons Music, Inc/2019)
HI STEVE AND ANNIE CHAPMAN,
I HAVE BEEN AN ARDENT FAN FOR 40 YEARS AND HAD FOLLOWED YOUR SINGING AND ADVICE ..FOR MANY YEARS..COLLECTED THE CDS AND MUSIC BOOKS TOO..MANY THANKS FOR YOUR EFFORTS IN SPREADING THE GOSPEL
Thanks! We appreciate your encouragement and that you’ve enjoyed the music for so many years. Blessings to you! S&A
Great song Steve, helps to know they are not bothered by all we are today. Great to see you still writing .such great songs. I’m working on one called “Miss America” the chorus goes (I) Miss America. you get the idea on the play on words. It’s all about how I miss the America I grew up in. When I saw this line in your song:
Seems like this old world
Is gettin’ darker by the minute
With all the madness goin’ on, he’s blessed to be gone
He’s not here to see it I was waiting for (He’s not here in it) LOL
your friend MIke in California