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The Last Song

By Matthew West

946 views Jul 23, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Matthew West's 'The Last Song' is a reflective Christian song about a lifetime of singing—both literally and metaphorically—as an expression of gratitude to God. The lyrics trace his journey of writing songs about family, faith, struggles, and grace, culminating in the hope that his final song will be an eternal one sung in heaven. It emphasizes thankfulness for God's love and the desire to keep praising Him until the very end. The song connects to the idea of worship as a response to God's goodness, with a forward-looking view of eternal praise.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I?ve sung songs about my roots  

And songs about my dreams 

Songs about the people  

Who mean the most to me 

Like songs about my kids 

And songs about my wife 

It?s how I tell the story 

The story of my life 

 

I?ve sung songs about my Jesus 

And songs about my sin 

Songs about the falling down 

And getting back up again 

Songs about forgiveness 

And songs about Your grace 

It?s how I tell the story 

Of a life forever changed 

 

As long as I am breathing 

I will lift a melody 

It?s just my way of saying 

Thank You, Lord, for loving me 

I could sing a thousand songs about 

How good to me You?ve been 

So, I?ll just keep on singing  

Until the last song ends 

 

I?ve sung in cars and offices 

When the radio comes on  

And on a thousand stages 

While the crowd sings along 

But when the lights go out 

And when the show is done 

My heart keeps on singing to 

An audience of one 

 

As long as I am breathing 

I will lift a melody 

It?s just my way of saying 

Thank You, Lord, for loving me 

I could sing a thousand songs about 

How good to me You?ve been 

So, I?ll just keep on singing  

Until the last song ends 

 

Some songs they might remember 

Most they will forget 

But thanks to You my greatest song 

Hasn?t been heard yet 

'Cause if this is my last 

It won?t be the last one that I sing 

There?s one more song that will live on 

For all eternity 

 

I?ll join with all the angels 

Singing heaven?s melody 

And I?ll tell you face to face 

Thank You, Lord, for loving me 

I?ll praise your name forever 

Can?t wait for that day when 

The last song that I sing  

Will be a song that never ends 

Oh, the last song that I sing  

Will be a song that never ends 


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