'There Goes My Life' - Kenny Chesney and Wendell Mobley

"There Goes My Life" Kenny Chesney and Wendell Mobley - “CMA Awards show footage courtesy of the Country Music Association”
The Royale Boston August 25th, 2011.

[bobsculky]

I was 17 when I found out I was going to be a father.. She was born 2 months after my 18th birthday... And when she was 9 months old I was a single father but I did it... My daughter is now 35 with a master's in Psychology and just blessed me with a grandson last week...

[mpsp]

At 56 my life changed when a little girl was born to my son and his girlfriend. Neither of the two parents were responsible then, nor now, and capable of taking care of her. She just turned 7, and this past March the adoption was completed, and she is ours. Yes, my retirement plans have changed, my entire life has changed, and just now my little girl came and asked for help only moments ago - while I was writing this tribute to her. Yes, she changed my life and every day I struggle to do my best to give her the childhood she deserves; my little gift from God.

[dmack]

Songwriters are the most underrated artist in the industry.

[jportegon]

As a 15 year old dad. I’m 40 now and my daughter is my first love and the best thing to happen to me.

[christopherboyd]

Who thinks Wendell should be more recognised

[jusjos]

Man Wendell sounds incredible and I’ve never even heard him before.

[sjladuke]

As a woman who's husband left during my high risk pregnancy, I commend all these great fathers who stepped into parenting, scared as hell but did whatever they needed to do. Being a single parent isn't easy but the rewards are endless.
My daughter just graduated from medical school, has the best husband & I couldn't be more proud. As parents we all want is the best for our children.

[eddieruiz]

At 22 years old I found out I would be a father. Young scared and confused. This song touches my soul. My daughter will be turning 7 this May. And my other daughter will be 2 in May. Yes. They are MY LIFE. God bless.

[stevedaniels]

My Mom just passed away last night, she was my rock. She raised 4 kids by herself when my Dad left her for another woman. 4 kids 6yrs old and under. No money, no support. We saw him 2 times after that. She struggled and scraped and raised us right. She was my hero. Good bye Mom I love you.

[meers]

At 38, I was ten feet tall and bulletproof.. now I'm 40 with a 2 year old girl and I sob at every waking moment... i feel this so hard.

[BrettPruett]

Wendell you should be singing your own songs. Your voice is awesome brother.

[Cootsie]

If you don't get the chills / goosebumps, or start crying when Wendell sings that first verse / chorus - check your dang pulse and your soul.

[MikeNRoll]

I just realized this. His dreams of living on the coast never got fulfilled, but as his daughter moved to the west coast, she fulfilled his dreams for him.

[Sturgeball]

Wendell's voice is world class. Gave me the chills, so much emotion. As a father, I'm scared to see the day my children are old enough to live without me.

[jessekelso]

the amount of respect Kenny had for Wendell during this was one of the coolest things I've seen

[daviesmith]

As a Daddy this is hard to listen too without tears. Incredible version!

[ColtonBlumhagen]

Random but I always find it amazing how so many of the songwriters are amazing singers but never get popular.

[brianauclair]

So sorry for your loss, I lost my son, I don't know anymore. She loved you, remember that ❤️

[camssle]

I was 25 years old when my daughter was born, and I thought I was prepared. Seeing my daughter be born absolutely floored me, and I cried like a baby. She changed my life, and I love her dearly. She is my oldest of 3, having 2 sons later on. All of my children have my heart and my undivided love. At 55 years old, I am now a grandfather, as my daughter has blessed our family with 2 boys. This song really hits home and makes one think about what is really important in life. Children are a blessing.

[JohnHerrin]

This has me balling right now brotha. I remember when this song came out. I was 21 and had just been kicked out of Virginia Military Institute my senior year. I’m from Richmond, VA and some friends of mine had decided we were going to move to Orlando or San Diego. Next thing I know, my daughters mother is pregnant. My life had done a total 180. All my hopes and aspirations for life were gone in a span of 6 months. This song tugged at my heart 18 years ago.

Wound up raising my daughter on my own for the most part. Those days of her dragging that teddy bear flew by way too fast. She is now 18 and went to visit Denver two months ago. She’ll be back soon to pack the rest of her stuff to go “Hang out on the west coast. “

This song has come full circle for me and I’ve lived every verse. Thank you Mr. Mobley for writing such a bittersweet heartfelt song. It has meant more than you will ever know to me. God bless!

And he cried
"There goes my life
There goes my future, my everything
I love you, Baby, goodbye"

I love you Isabella!!