Letras
Charlie's waiting on the front porch for his daddy to arrive
He rushes out to meet him as he pulls into the drive
"Hey Dad, it's Friday, remember what you said?"
But the moment's gone forever with a pat upon the head
"Not now, son, got a million things to do
Why don't you go ask Johnny? I'm sure he'll play with you
I know I said we'd play some catch
I'd even teach you how to hit the curve
I promise that I'll make it up somehow, just not now."
Sue can hardly wait for dinner, she's got her makeup on just right
The brand new dress she's wearing is sure to catch his eye
She calls him at the office but sheds a tear as she hangs up the phone
There's a big deal in the making, his promotion's hanging on
"Not now, dear, got a million things to do
Why don't you go call Judy? I bet she'll go with you
I know I said that we'd go out
I'm sorry I forgot it was tonight
I promise that I'll make it up somehow, just not now."
It's a quarter past eleven, his project's finally done
When a shadow from the darkness steps up and pulls a gun
He hands over all his money, but still it's not enough to buy him time
As a bullet burns into his chest, these words are on his mind
"Not now, God, got a million things to do
I've got a wife and children that I've neglected too
I know my life is in your hands
I'm on my knees, my head is hung low
I just need some time to make it up somehow
So please, not now."