Where were you when the world stopped turning
That September day
Out in the yard with your wife and children
Or working on some stage in LA

Did you stand there in shock
At the site of that black smoke
rising against that blue sky

Did you shout out in anger
In fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry

Did you weep for the children
Who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know

Did you rejoice for the people
Who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below

Did you burst out in pride
For the red white and blue
The heroes who died
Just doing what they do

Did you look up to heaven
For some kind of answer
And look at yourself
To what really matters

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran

But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning
That September day
Teaching a class full of innocent children
Driving down some cold interstate

Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone

Did you call up your mother
And tell her you love her
Did you dust off that bible at home

Did you open your eyes
And hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep

Did you notice the sunset
The first time in ages
Speak with some stranger on the street

Did you lay down at night
And think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun

Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns

Did you go to a church
And hold hands with some stranger
Stand in line and give your own blood

Did you just stay home
And cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran

But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

The greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning
That September day