[Verse 1]
My papa was a big 'ol man
He held the world and me in the palm of his hand
He held us altogether
The family cornerstone

[Verse 2]
His voice was deep just like his faith
He'd always call me, "sugar babe"
And what I wouldn't give
To hear "I love you" one more time

[Pre-Chorus 1]
He loved to read John 3:16
Tapped along to hymns we'd sing
He left us so much more
Than earthly things

[Chorus]
Sometimes when there's no answer
Or no reason for the pain
And I just can't wrap my head around the wire
Of things that come my way

[Post-Chorus]
I still believe you hold a place for us in heaven
So even when my faith on earth is shaken
You're my safe haven
[Verse 3]
He said, "My home's not here, no I'm not bound
My home is built on higher ground
And where I'm going
Oh, goodbye don't mean a thing

[Pre-Chorus 2]
There's gonna be some things I miss
But don't forget God promises
We'll be together
On the other side"

[Chorus]
Sometimes when there's no answer
Or no reason for the pain
And I just can't wrap my head around the wire
Of things that come my way

[Post-Chorus]
I still believe you hold a place for us in heaven
So even when my faith on earth is shaken
You're my safe haven

[Bridge]
Ooh, ooh, oh
It's comfort for my heart that breaks
To know you're in a better place
And that I'll see your loving face again
[Post-Chorus]
I still believe you hold a place for us in heaven
So even when my faith on earth is shaken
You're my safe haven
You're my safe haven

[Outro]
My papa was a big 'ol man
He held the world and me in the palm of his hand