Here today, gone tomorrow
Too often comes as a surprise
From the joy to the sorrow
All can happen overnight

What you have that you hold onto
Often can slip out of hand
Be it old or be it brand new
Be it life or be it death

Here today, gone tomorrow
Where have you placed all your eggs
Do you beg, steal, or borrow
Where on earth have you made your bed

Are your possessions of any value
Do you treasure all you have
What would happen if they left you
Would you think there's nothing left

Here today, gone tomorrow
Would that mark the end of it
Does the thought leave you hollow
Or would you make the best of it

Pick yourself up by the boot straps
Do your best to carry on
You're not the first nor the last
When here today, gone tomorrow comes along