There's a man dying on the side of the road
Won't make it home tonight
He was driving fast on a cellular phone
That's how he lived his life
While he was hanging by a thread 
These were the final words he said

My girl turned sweet sixteen today
She's beautiful 
So beautiful
It might get rough sometimes
But I hope she keeps the faith
I wish I grabbed the chance
To say to her
Life is too short so take the time 
And appreciate

There's a women crying on the kitchen floor
She got a call tonight
Now she's trembling outside her daughter's door
Walks in and holds her tight
Wondering how or where to start
Is there a way to shield her heart

My girl turned sweet sixteen today
She's beautiful 
So beautiful
It might get rough sometimes
But I hope she keeps the faith
I wish I grabbed the chance
To say to her
Life is too short so take the time 
And appreciate

But any but a loving way
Get hurt along the way
Don't be afraid to open up
And use the time you have before it fades
Show your love today…

My girl turned sweet sixteen today
She's beautiful
So beautiful
It might get rough sometimes
But I hope she keeps the faith
I wish I grabbed the chance
To say to her
Life is to short so take the time 
And appreciate
Life is to short so take the time 
And appreciate