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When They Shut the Box
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Written with Neil Sleevi...thanks to everyone for making this song a #1 Christian Country song on SOUNDCLICK...we appreciate you all!!
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Christ centered songs written by Dan Simmons...the best Gospel and inspirational A.I. music on the internet!
"firesong" is the songwriting ministry of Dan Simmons Thanks for stopping by. It's my desire to faithfully share that which has been given to me. This website will be a sampling of recordings that I, along with family and friends, have done over past 45 years. There are over 600 original unpublished songs presented in demo form on this site. Special thanks go to my partners in music, my daughter Amber, son Ian and the guys of Single Heart (Gene, Bob, Chris, Marty and Tata) who joined me to sing praises to the Lord down through the years. I also wish to thank those co-writers and artists that have joined with me in developing new music the passed few years to share on this website. I'm now featuring AI (Artificial Intelligence) groups that I've developed to sing some of the songs. I hope it's evident to everyone... that though the melodies and harmonies, styles and singers may change... JESUS has always been and will always be...the Song! ...this music is one simple expression of a very thankful heart. (Dan is a retired firefighter and ordained minister)
Song Info
Genre
Country • Christian Country
Charts
Peak #2
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Neil Sleevi, Dan Simmons/Dan Simmons
Rights
2016 Neil Sleevi/ Daniel Simmons
Uploaded
August 15, 2025
Track Files
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MP3 8.9 MB • 320 kbps • 3:52
Lossless
WAV 42.5 MB
Story behind the song
Met Neil on line through the Christian Songwriters Network and this is our first co-write
Lyrics
Verse 1: When I am done with dying and I am finally gone They'll dress me in my fav'rite suit lay me neath the lawn They'll comb my hair, trim my nails so I look my best Lay me on a satin pillow for my final rest They'll form a line that stretches as far as eye can see Then again not quite that long; (ha)its only me But they'll magnify my virtues things I've said and done And act as if I'm laying there listenin' to everyone Chorus Oh but when they shut the box...I'll have entered heavens door When they lock the locks...I won't be there anymore By the time they sing the final song ... finish all their talks I'll be home with Jesus when they shut the box Verse 2: Well...I hope that my dear loved ones can see beyond the veil And understand what I believed was no fairy tale I hate to disappoint them and all the plans they've made But I won't stay inside that box or live inside that grave And when they gaze upon the shell of what I used to be I'll be there with Jesus the One who died for me My Fathers house is oh so grand ain't no doors or locks And in His glory I will stand when they shut the box Chorus When they shut the box Ill have entered heavens door When they lock the locks...I won't be there anymore By the time they sing the final song ... finish all their talks I'll be home with Jesus when they shut the box Bridge I love them for their kindness and all their gracious thoughts Just wish that they could see me now and think outside the box Chorus Oh when they shut the box I'll have entered heavens door When they lock the locks...I won't be there anymore By the time they sing the final song ... finish all their talks I'll be home with Jesus when they shut the box By the time they sing the final song ... finish all their talks I'll be home with Jesus when they shut the box I'll be home with Jesus When they shut...the box! I'll be gone!
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