Beth Nielsen Chapman - Sand and Water (Lyrics)

[@DG-eg7sv]

ER brought me here, what a great song, what a great show. Just brilliant

[@annbutler8302]

I just watched this episode, currently rewatching the series.

[@nataliemadden4552]

ER definitely brought me to this beautiful song, which makes me think about my mom. I miss her ❤

[@laylac236]

First heard it on ER, I lost a child, cannot wait for the day I hear his laughter and see his smile again.....

[@adamatova]

ER.....here too....

[@laurasisson1121]

So sorry for your loss. I know what your going thru

[@aricmackenthun1776]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that with the help and support from your family and friends that you will be able to start to heal.

[@robiningram9774]

Same here...beautiful song!

[@davidgeerling9871]

Unless he is over 6, or 7, when he died, the only way U will see him is if he accepted Jesus as his savior !! I KNOW U love him so much :):) God bless :):)

[@lindakraus8431]

I first heard this song on an old episode of ER and I absolutely love it!

[@joecross8476]

Is one of my favorite songs

[@nbenefiel]

The episode with the 22 week baby. It breaks my heart.

[@marilynwebb8003]

I just watched that same old ER episode and had to find this song. My sweetheart passed thru that veil 19 months ago.. 52 years of sweet marriage, children, grands and greats. We know what she means when she said "I will know you... When we walk thru that door beyond the grave". I am so grateful for my knowledge of our Father's eternal plan of happiness... And the veil will fall, and we will have Eternity, together as a family, again.

[@dirrty06]

This gorgeous song needs more recognition! 2021 anyone?

[@melissacoleman6757]

Listening to this after hearing it on ER again

[@lindakraus8431]

I can listen to this song a million times and never ever get tired of it

[@lindakraus8431]

It's 2022 and I'm still listening to this song every single day

[@VivienLadyO]

Almost unbearably poignant and beyond beautiful. She really did perform magic when she wrote and sang this song, there is truly something unearthly about it.

[@debbiedeal5937]

I lost my husband 31 yrs. ago.....and this haunting melody resides in my heart everyday, still. One of the greatest tragedies I have had to face-- I miss him still. My hope is being reunited with him when I leave this world. And in time, our children being reunited with us, so this time on earth will be the blink of an eye. We'll have eternity to celebrate :)

[@toddmccoy4864]

Debbie Deal n

[@joecross8476]

I,m sorry for your lost Debbie it’s seem like you love him a lot

[@joecross8476]

I’m sorry about your loss hope you’re feeling better now Debbie?

[@elaineconness7715]

Just listened this for the first time. I wept! My husband died 8 years ago. If the rest of the song didn't get to me, the part of "raising this child" certainly did. Our twin sons were only 15 when cancer took my husband - their daddy. Yes, I can still cry after all these years.

[@georgemelvin7187]

Awww, so sorry about your loss Elaine, my deep and sincere condolences, how have you been?

[@joecross8476]

I know that’s hurt a lot Elaine this is one of the most lovely songs i I’ve ever had in my life 😢

[@AricMackenthun]

I am so very sorry for your extreamly painful loss. I hope that with the love and support from family and friends that you can get through this very tough time.

[@AricMackenthun]

I am so very sorry for your devastating and heartbreaking loss. I hope that with the love and support from family and friends that you can get through this very painful time.

[@CatherineTidmore]

First heard this on ER years ago...such a beautiful song and message!

[@2degucitas]

Me Too!!! I knew when I heard it I would sing it at my father in laws funeral.

[@Versul1]

This whole album will make you cry because Beth Nielsen Chapman wrote the songs after she lost her husband to cancer.

[@dlnrlrosemary7777]

Don Blackburn I have only heard this one, but it is one of the few songs I’ve ever heard that can somehow relate to loss in gut wrenchingly beautiful way. 💫🎶✨

[@bs5750]

In memory of David, a 12 years old who had put up an amazing fight against leukemia for more than one year. His last words to his mother was ' sorry mom, I can't go on ', he died later. That was a really brave boy.

[@chuckhockey9464]

Sorry dear

[@aricmackenthun1776]

To David's mom. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what a parent has to go through or how they feel after the loss of their child. No parent should ever have to bury their child. I really hope that with the love,support from family and friends that you can get through this extremely tough and painful time.

[@aricmackenthun329]

To David's family, I really am so very sorry for your extremely painful and extremely heartbreaking loss. No parent should ever have to bury their child. I really hope that with the help,love and support from your family and friends that you can get through this extremely heartbreaking and painful time.

[@mscurrie914]

Budded on earth to blossom in Heaven 🙏

[@annajolie228]

Heard this on Charmed and loved it! I love Charmed.

[@jenniferpaquin8256]

I also first heard this song on Charmed. I also love Charmed and that is one of my favorite episodes.

[@Joanna48969]

I too heard this on Charmed. #ForeverCharmed

[@wendypozosalazar6133]

Charmed also brought me here!

[@prettyinnocent123]

Anna Jolie rip mark

[@aricmackenthun1206]

Hey Kathy, I'm very sorry to hear about your husband.I hope that with the help,love and support of family and friends that you will be able to get through that tough and painful time.

[@beatricefumagalli4084]

I dreamt about this song. I lost 2 brothers, 3 sisters and my parents in a car accident, I was the only one who survived, I heard this song the night before I had planned my suicide. I kept hearing it over and over in my head, in the end I don't know why I decided to keep on living. This one song saved my life, now I have a healthy life: a daughter, husband and supporting friends! :)

[@irisheyzgrl24murphy92]

So glad you are still here. Also very glad you have a wonderful family to help you & to love.. Carry on dear. ♥️

[@aricmackenthun1776]

I am so very sorry for your losses. I can't imagine what it would feel like to lose your whole family. I know that I would never servive losing my family. I really wish you nothing but love and happiness forever.

[@aricmackenthun1776]

I am so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. I can't even imagine how I would feel if I lost my entire family. I really hope and wish that with the love and support from family and friends that you will be able to get through this extremely difficult time.

[@aricmackenthun3991]

I really am so very sorry for the extremely painful loss of your entire family. I really hope that with the help,love and support of your family that you are able to start to heal.

[@aricmackenthun329]

I'm so very sorry for your extremely painful losses. I really hope that with the help, love and support from family and friends that you can get through this extremely difficult and painful time.

[@StudeSteve62]

Whew. Forgot how wrenchingly gorgeous this song is...I remember Elton John, on hearing it, proclaimed it "the most beautiful song I've ever heard about loss".

[@barbdeskin2073]

I love this song and want it played at my funeral. We will see each other again beyond the grave.

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello 👋, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[@joecross8476]

I’m sorry about the past hope you’re feeling better now?

[@_Lane_]

E. R. (S07E02) brought me here. 😊 It's a beautiful song!!! 🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@kathyspeth2649]

I sang this song at my mom's funeral. I don't know how I sang it thru with out crying my eyes out. After the funeral, it hit me. My mom was gone. Dead at 58 years old. I can't pick up the phone and call her, I won't get to hear her mom-isms. She is really gone. :'(

[@juliaallen9117]

+Kathy Speth listen carefully and you will hear herxxxxx

[@aricmackenthun1206]

+Kathy Speth hey kathy I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you get through this tough time. You will get through this really tough time with the help and support of your family.

[@aricmackenthun1206]

hey kathy I am really sorry for your loss. I hope that your family will help you deal with your pain.

[@aricmackenthun1206]

Kathy Speth hey kathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that with the help, love and support from family and friends that you will be able to get through this tough and painful time

[@doctorcrankyflaps1724]

Your comment brought a tear to my eye. Mums are special : )

[@daidreema]

This song was actually "given" to me by a friend, who though of me when she heard it because I, too, raised a child alone; a child who wore her daddy's smile...

[@pixiebutterflydragon]

And his laughter fills this world and wears your smile...... what a beautiful image... lovely song

[@kmcneely94]

It's amazing how much peace and solace a simple song can bring.

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello 👋, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[@reneebergeron9599]

I i heard this song years ago on ER and I forgot all about it until I was watching ER reruns today. It made me think of my parents, little brother and older sister who are all up in Heaven. Beautiful song....! ❤

[@gianfrancobina4334]

The most beautiful words ever written for somebody who gave you memories has become a memory are in this song.

[@tomdemauri1949]

I also first heard it on ER and then on Charmed. It has brought my family a lot of peace. We share it when we can. I has helped us through our own pain. Thank you.

[@eileenlogan1253]

Voice of an Angel and the words of a poet. I just loved it. Thank you Beth.

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello 👋, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[@lynneb6407]

I miss my dear son Patrick but one day like the words in this song I will see him again and my broken heart will be healed Gid Bless you x

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello 👋, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[@moriahsavage5275]

Oh, so sweet and heartbreaking sad. My son was murdered 4 years ago. Still grieving.. Thank you for the beauty of this song... in Celebration of my beautiful, beautiful boy, Adam , I thank you again and ALL thoughtful, caring comments. 🙏😇

[@aricmackenthun329]

I'm so very sorry for your extremely painful and extremely heartbreaking loss. No parent should ever have to bury their child, especially because of something like a murder. I really hope that with the love and support from family and friends that you can get through this extremely tough time

[@moriahsavage5275]

@@aricmackenthun329 Thank you Aric for extending your kind words regarding the loss of my son, Adam. I wish healing for ALL who have lived through those kind of heartbreaking losses... be blessed. be well, Aric.

[@southerncomfortuk]

So sorry to read of your devastating loss of Adam. Music undoubtedly gives a voice to complex human feelings. Wishing you peace…

[@joecross8476]

@@moriahsavage5275 How are you doing Savage

[@moriahsavage5275]

@@joecross8476 Searching for the "Light" in this world and within myself. Thank you for asking.. it "takes a village to heal and thrive " ...making the effort. 🖖

[@groundhoglxi1]

I found these words written by my mom on a slip of paper after she passed away. Those words brought me here. I miss her so much.

[@armandsue]

Just love this song. What a gift to those who need it. Thank you

[@2degucitas]

I heard this on ER in the late 90's. I right then searched for the song and intend to sing it at my father in laws funeral, if I don't break up crying that is.

[@icequeen2828]

2degucitas this is a very good song

[@deppodep]

Best album and song from this great singer songwriter Beth, we love to listen to here songs, just to suffer, and have thoughts to our litlle daughter who has lost here life to early at 9 years old, we can't forget! Dear Beth : please keep on writing !!!

[@WarGrowlmon18]

I LOVE this song. First heard it one Charmed and just heard it there again today on a repeat of that episode.

[@DrMarcusKane]

Totally brings on tears with me - haunting, beautiful, sad but at the same time filled with hope. The most powerfully touching song ever. And Beth is so talented and inspirational to me, both as a person and as a performer in my local amateur musical theatre group.

[@ArielleNaMara]

I don't think I will ever be able to hear this song without weeping. :'(

[@aliyah4981]

Me too, I always weep and mourn for my loved ones and my friend who was murdered 😢😢😢😢 I am so grateful for this song...

[@debireed2444]

My husband died on a beautiful sunny Saturday morning, June 1 st at 10:30 on my arms. I still remember you Greg. The kids still cry when your name is brought up. I will never be the same. My heart still aches for you. (3)

[@malanisuewheeler8092]

I’m so sorry for your loss. My God surround you all in his loving arms.

[@joecross8476]

Reed i feel your pain,hope you’re doing better now?

[@joecross8476]

How are you doing Reed?

[@joecross8476]

@@malanisuewheeler8092 How are you doing Wheeler?

[@joecross8476]

How are you doing Reed

[@SusanBLWhite]

"And his laughter fills my world and wears your smile."

[@joecross8476]

Smile great song

[@alexbrown5483]

This song has such a deep and personal connection, in November last year, in his last couple of months he had moved into the family home, the house in which I live, watching him determined to fight his cancer knowing he would never beat, he always tried to hold on that little longer, he wanted to make it to the night of his fundraiser, and just as it finished, he slipped away although he was unable to make it he was there in spirit, I literally broke my heart, I had just witnessed my second father die right in front of my eyes, going through he'll those last couple months really took its toll on me but honestly I wouldn't change it for the world, he taught me to never give up and fight for what I wanted, I really is my inspiration and I literally can't wait until the day we meet again, my beautiful angel, the one I know is looking over me through everything, the one guiding me when I need him most, I love him more than anything, rip my beautiful angel❤❤❤

[@wendystapleton5130]

Captured are all the words and love felt when we lose someone, such a beautiful voice builds the bridge that helps us to heal. Thank you

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello 👋, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[@joecross8476]

Wendy hope you’re feeling better now?

[@aricmackenthun1206]

to beth nielsen I am so sorry for your loss. This is such a beautiful song and I think it is so great that you dedicated it to your husband. I am possitive that he would have loved it. I hope that your family can help you through this painful time.

[@QPModels]

First heard this song way back when it came out in '97 on BBC Radio2. They had a period of playing a lot of country back then (from my memory) and always loved this song :)

[@larrydee9841]

amazing. I 1st heard this song on ER, and had to go to You Tube and find out who sang it. The rest is history for me and Beth...love her voice.

[@2degucitas]

+Larry Dee Yes, when the premature baby dies. They go up on the roof, the couple with the baby and a priest to say goodbye. This song.......

[@irisheyzgrl24murphy92]

I lost my fiance four yrs ago. I heard this song one week after his service and i crumbled to the floor and stayed there for i dont know how long. .we were together 21 yesrs and before i knew it he was gone and left me like broken glass. . I miss him. Love never dies. My life is continuing but i sure wish his had as well. 💙

[@chuckhockey9464]

Sorry dear

[@AegisNova]

His does-but beyond your reach. 🙁

[@irisheyzgrl24murphy92]

@@chuckhockey9464 Thank you.

[@irisheyzgrl24murphy92]

@@AegisNova Thank you. I hope he is well. I cried this morning thinking about him. Life does go on. 💙

[@AegisNova]

Irisheyzgrl24 Murphy I couldn’t find the clip, but there’s an old 70s show, called kung fu. In one of the episodes, while at the temple, Caine mourns his father. His old master Po tells him, “Each of you stands at each end of a bridge, waiting to cross. That bridge is grief.” I also like to think of that bridge as Love. I like to think that we continue. Please forgive my intrusion. All best!

[@jerryattheolympics1428]

I thought I was done with crying. Widowed twice. This beautiful song gave me hope

[@lelloz7444]

Like many people I discover this song thanks to er,it was a episode recorded on video tape ,and for two or three years it was the only way to listen this incredible song.....then I discovered the story behind, and 25 years later I still find tears running down my face........ One of the most beautiful, inspired piece of poetry ever accompanied by music.

[@shannonmoore4201]

The most beautiful song I’ve ever heard!

[@joecross8476]

Yes Shannon what a lovely song

[@joecross8476]

Nice to know

[@richardgab7591]

Such beauty and purity of voice! And the expression of loss and the intention to continue on and raise her son.

[@AliciaAssassination]

I listened to this after my uncle's funeral two years ago, and it has helped me to live with his absence in my life and come to terms with that I'll see him in heaven someday.

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello 👋, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[@heindell1]

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your daughter are in my thoughts. I can not even imagine

[@vickymirkhani1574]

A beautiful song I have known this song for years but today it actually has a lot of meaning praying for my dear friend xxx

[@aricmackenthun214]

To Beth and anyone who has ever lost a loved one. I really am so very sorry for your extremely painful and extremely heartbreaking loss. I hope that with the help, love and support from family and friends that you can begin to heal.

[@nbenefiel]

Long, long ago, the Dalai Lama met a woman who was still grieving for her husband after many years. He told her to go from house to house asking for a grain of rice from every house who had never lost a loved one when she had a full up,she could cook and eat it and her pain would go away. Of course, she could find no house which had never experienced loss.she came to understand that death was a part of life.

[@catherinekille7046]

It's 2020, and this song is still having a huge impact all around the world, bringing solace to so many. That gives deep meaning to the life of your husband. Someday others will find gentle comfort in the song when they grieve for you.

[@joecross8476]

This was my late wife best song i miss her so much i pray i find a better women like her 😢

[@petervankan1]

I can tell you from experience, and from friends' experience, that songwriters do break down. Usually though when this will be while writing the song.

[@petertaylor231]

I have just found Beth l am so amazed by her songs and their meanings l can’t stop listening especially when they have personal meanings l will see her in concert one day ❤️❤️❤️

[@christopherneary2315]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@armandsuerichard7860]

Absolutely awesome!! God bless you.

[@DS-hs3qp]

Stunningly beautiful song

[@coffeeman1126]

Likewise in Canada. Something to do with international copyrights or something, I think. It amazes me how singers can actually get through a song as intensely personal and emotional as this without breaking down. Don't think I could. Kudos Beth. Another great song, great performance.

[@Joanna48969]

Love this song.. Put this on my dad's Memorial on Facebook.. Beautiful lyrics and voice. Thank you

[@toddmccoy4864]

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[@WarGrowlmon18]

I LOVE that episode. Last time it aired before today I recorded it and saved it on my DVR just so I could replay the scene with song over and over again when I want to despite owning the entire series. Its easier than breaking out the season 1 boxed set. My dad occasionally erases my saves so I just record it again next time its on and save it.

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Such a beautiful song and voice. My husband has been gone for years and this song has helped me many times.

[@MrAndreamazzoleni]

Unknown to me both singer and song. Heard on E.R then and I've been listening again and again. Absolutely amazing 👏

[@WarGrowlmon18]

Heard it on Charmed and LOVED it!!!

[@toddmccoy4864]

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[@petervankan1]

Wow. I'm glad you live to tell the tale.

[@dragondancer1814]

Holy schnikeys, this song brings me to my knees every time I hear it!

[@eryngreenwood6156]

So beautiful.😭😭😭💓 love it. couldn't have said it better.

[@MisterDanda]

Soulful, mournful, hopeful... Beautiful

[@laurajorud4483]

Yes. This song does appear in the episode where Mark proposes to Elizabeth, which is also the episode with Abby and the Carter at Doc Magoo's. The episode is named after the song "Sand and Water - season 7, ep 2.

[@lucileragot3811]

Yes emergency and Charmed. This song is very beautiful

[@michele21auntiem]

It will alway be my tribute to my baby born still in October of 1985. I never got to hold you, kiss you or feed you. I love you always Rory.

[@johnweston7414]

How is it possible that 32 sad sous have given this song from the heart a thumbs down? What worlds do they live in?

[@beesbella1]

I love this song so much ! So beautiful !

[@tatjana1707]

My mother died 10 days ago and I am completely heartbroken.....I cry all the time and I can't stop thinking about her and how much I am going to miss her....Every part of me is hurting and I am not sure how to cope with it... The only thing that keeps me sane is the hope that I will see her one day when I die....

[@aricmackenthun1206]

I am so sorry for your loss.I hope that with the support of your family that you can and will get through this very tough time.

[@tatjana1707]

Thank you for your comforting words...I do have a father and a sister, but I still feel very lonely without my mother because we were very close and she was the kindest and warmest woman I have ever known...

[@aricmackenthun1206]

you are very welcome. please feel free to e-mail me anytime you need someone to talk to at [e-mail]. My name is aric.

[@tatjana1707]

Thank you for being so kind... I can write to you, but I don't want to bother anyone.

[@aricmackenthun1206]

I promise it won't bother me if you need to talk to someone. I promise I will always be here for you no matter what. So if you need to talk to someone please feel free to e-mail me at [e-mail]. Remember my name is aric.

[@Squawk24]

I first heard it on a show called "Thirtysomething" I'm pretty sure. I loved that show :) Love this song and she is magnificent!

[@anthonycooper3191]

Beautiful!

[@gh.art1st]

i keep returning to this beautiful song as i can't find anything else to top it

[@pdoyle6000]

What a lovely song!

[@aliyah4981]

love this song it always makes me cry :( i will surely sing this song for my mum when the time comes for her to leave this world, which i pray is not not for a very long time.. i will modify the words but the pain and heartache will be the same....its clear this song was written and sung from a lot of pain, loss and sorrow.... thank you Beth for this beautiful song....

[@aliyah4981]

I cannot listen to this song without weeping 😢😢😢

[@АнастасияВалерьевна-у6о]

Я Тоже 😢😢😢

[@aricmackenthun1206]

For the children and teachers who died at sandyhook elementary school. And for the families left behind.

[@meg2231]

What a beautiful song

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello 👋, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[@ianwalkerdownland]

Apparently Beth wrote this lovely song before her husband died, not after.She is also said to have regretted writing it as though it was some kind of Omen? I do hope she continues to write songs like this. I feel it was perhaps her best

[@hopeodyssey]

Had this on loop after my son died suddenly.... Straight through the heart and into the soul! THANX claudex13

[@broomster09]

Such a beautiful song x

[@jessicaherrmann504]

Cry everytime. Love this so much.

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello 👋, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[@michaelwilliams4410]

This song is very touching.

[@ria70701]

Loved this song from the very first time I hear it . x

[@barryg4927]

That was hauntingly beautiful

[@TannAelwen]

This song is amazing. Thanks for uploading!

[@debbyledbetter4434]

tatjana, I have no words, there just aren't any...... I am putting my Faith in believing that there will come a day we all meet again. Peace to you....

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello 👋, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[@cuchelo1]

I first heard this song years ago on "ER". I was moved to buy the album, and I can tell you that many of the songs on it are just as heartfelt and beautiful as this one. I highly recommend it. Thanks for sharing, and to anyone who's listening to this because they need to find some meaning in loss: you're not alone.

[@muncin2]

FINALLY!! I'm watching Charmed episodes and after hearing this song in episode 4 of season 1 i finally hunted it down. :) Love it sooooooooooooooo much!

[@ttwillow9073]

I first heard this song when Beth sang it on the Merv Grifin show (I think) with special guest Bonnie Raitt. I immediately went out at bought the CD. It's a great album.

[@budreaves5377]

When I heard her husband had passed, I knew she would put it into great song. She exceeded expecttion by miles. Still makes me cry. 😢

[@TheGenreman]

I heard it today on Bob Harris's Country show on Radio 2.

[@stu7883]

amazing song cant believe there's so few views considering some of the crap out there that get hundreds of millions :(

[@brianmgrim]

How true. Most modern music keeps people angry and aggressive, and they think this is most necessary for survival. If it kills the heart, the wellsping of the soul dries, ending life even if existence continues.

[@dangirl333]

Same here!! I had it stuck in my head afterwards and is why I'm here now! lol

[@Learn_Cool_Stuff]

Beautiful.

[@gotc86]

This song reminds me me of dear high school friend whom I will never forget.

[@WarGrowlmon18]

That's so sad. I'm glad you survived and have a better life. A good friend of mine committed suicide several years ago. I have a lot of regrets as we were enemies for years before we finally became friends and he was a really good guy and a good friend in the end

[@shininglightstar843]

Elton John cried to this . 😪

[@denameneades9126]

I heard this on E.R. & loved it.

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello 👋, how are you doing? Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

[@Aldo4432]

To me this one song sums up what life is to be a human being, every word, thought, emotion everything about life and death and what it truly means to be a human I can’t put it into some philosophical words but I wish I could thus song just makes me speechless every time and it always will…

[@Crawfish0601]

Very nice and sad song - thx for the lyrics...

[@joecross8476]

It’s very nice and also sad hope you enjoyed the song as well?

[@frankly-he1kf]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written...sang by the voice of an angel 😇 Ireland 🇮🇪