Live Like You Were Dying

About this song

Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman wrote the song, and McGraw released it as the first single and title track from his 2004 album of the same name. Billboard named it the No. 1 country song of 2004.

What it's about

A man in his early forties learns that his father has a life-threatening illness. His father's message is to live life to the fullest and do the things he has always wanted to do, such as skydiving, mountain climbing, fishing and bull riding.

Fun facts

• Written by Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman.
• Produced by Darran Smith, Byron Gallimore and Tim McGraw.
• Recorded at Allaire Studios (Shokan.