Was a cold rainy morning when I got that call
Mama gave the news your brother is gone
I hit my knees and the tears began to fall
As I slam my fist against the wall
But before the angels took him away
There was one thing that I had to say
I woulda helped you through that battle
Hand in hand we'da won the fight
Now my right hand is go-o-one
And I just hope you know
You were half the man I am
'Cause without ya
I'm half the man
Was a long ride home
But when I pulled in the drive
I just sat there and I looked towards the sky
And I asked God where were you this time
And I heard a still calm voice in my head
Said I'm right here and I said Lord before You go
When You get back would You just let him know
I woulda helped him through that battle
Hand in hand we'd have won the fight
And now my right hand is go-o-one
And I just hope he knows
He was half the man I am
'Cause without him
I'm half the man
That I used to be
Maybe if I just picked that phone up
Well I wouldn't be here singing this song
Maybe if I'd just paid a little closer attention
Maybe he would not be gone
Man I'd of helped you through the battle
Hand in hand we'd of won the fight
And now my right hand is go-o-one
And I just hope you know
You were half the man I am
'Cause without ya
I'm half the man
That I used to beee-ee-ee-ee
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