He put food on the stove
For his friends to share
Persimmon leaves in his long blonde hair
As he walked away that day
To meet his fate

A body needs sleep
A body needs rest
But who could tell him what was best
Cause he was already headed for that gate

How do you know
How do you know
When it's time

His work was larger than life
Never took a wife
Always busy building and dreaming

When he'd pull up out in front
All the kids would laugh and run
What could be more perfect
Than a perfect October day

But how do you know
How do you know
When it's time