Slipping Away

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Someone said they'd light a candle Another said they'd say a prayer It would take more than that to save him now It would take more than that somehow [Verse 2] And the nights go by so slowly Suffering robs him of his sleep He rescues what little life is in his hands Taking what comfort he can [Chorus] Slipping away, oh how he's suffering with it Slipping away, how hard it's been Saving the life he can save Drinking every aching mouthful Slipping away Slipping like sand through your hand [Verse 3] Heaven holds no higher promise Than release and sweet relief Even relief would be a blessing now Even release would help somehow [Verse 4] Kiss good-bye to sounds of weeping Kiss good-bye to tears of pain And if you can pray then pray for what he'd chose 'Cause there's not a God that would refuse [Chorus] Slipping away, oh how he's suffering with it Slipping away, how hard it's been Saving the life he can save Drinking every aching mouthful Slipping away Slipping like sand through your hand [Chorus] Slipping away, oh how he's suffering with it Slipping away, how hard it's been Saving the life he can save Drinking every aching mouthful Slipping away Slipping like sand through your hand Slipping away, oh, slipping away