The Best Is Yet To Be

**Lyrics Below** — *The Best Is Yet to Be* is a reflective 1970s-inspired folk-rock and West Coast country-rock song about the passage of time, the lessons of life, and the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ. From the open skies of youth to the valleys and mountains of experience, the song follows the journey of a pilgrim discovering that the promises of this world cannot compare with the riches of God's Kingdom. Drawing inspiration from King Solomon's wisdom in Ecclesiastes and Vanity Fair in John Bunyan's *The Pilgrim's Progress*, it explores the emptiness of worldly ambition, the gift of repentance, and the freedom of having nothing left to prove. Warm acoustic guitars, expressive fiddle, vintage Fender Rhodes electric piano, Hammond organ, soulful electric guitar, and rhythmic congas create an earthy, melodic sound that moves from nostalgia toward joyful assurance. The message is simple: this world is not our final home, and for those who walk with Jesus, the best is yet to be.

**THE BEST IS YET TO BE**

**[Verse 1]**

When I was young, the future was like an open sky I've watched the years drift on like a river flowing on by Wandering Wandering down the passage of time Through the valleys and mountains I've roamed A pilgrim bound for my eternal home

**[Chorus]**

And I I see clearer now than I ever did before I only want to go with You, Lord I have nothing else to prove anymore Oh, world of vanity I don't believe your lies like I did before Jesus showed me something, Something more The best is yet to be

**[Verse 2]**

When I was older, I understood like King Solomon The Vanity Fair steals your heart from God and following Him Wisdom came Wisdom came like a gentle rain Watering my soul in the desert of my pain This repentant pilgrim now has Heaven to gain

**[Chorus]**

And I I see clearer now than I ever did before I only want to go with You, Lord I have nothing else to prove anymore Oh, world of vanity I don't believe your lies like I did before Jesus showed me something, Something more The best is yet to be

**[Instrumental Break]**

**[Chorus]**

And I I see clearer now than I ever did before I only want to go with You, Lord I have nothing else to prove anymore Oh, world of vanity I don't believe your lies like I did before Jesus showed me something, Something more The best is yet to be

**[Bridge]**

This world is not my home This world is not my home I'm just A pilgrim on the road I roam Traveling through Traveling through

This world is not my home (No, no, no!) This world is not my home And I'm just Sojourning here A pilgrim on this road I roam Traveling through Oh, traveling through

**[Outro]**

The best is yet to be The best is yet to be The best is yet to be The best is yet to be Oh, the best is yet to be! Jesus!

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