‘Footprints In The Sand’ was inspired by the poem/prose ‘Footprints‘ which describes a person’s walk with God throughout their life.
According to Songfacts, X-Factor and American Idol judge Simon Cowell approached Leona Lewis with the idea to write a song based on Footprints. Leona was enthusiastic about the idea. It was released as a Double A-Side single along with ‘Better In Time’ in 2008 as a charity fundraiser.
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Lyrics
You walked with me
Footprints in the sand
And helped me understand
Where I’m goingYou walked with me
When I was all alone
With so much unknown
Along the wayThen I heard you say
I promise you
I’m always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow
And despairI’ll carry you
When you need a friend
You’ll find my footprints in the sand
I see my life
Flash across the sky
So many times have I been so afraid
And just when I thought I lost my way
You gave me strength to carry on
That’s when I heard you say
I promise you I’m always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow and despairAnd I’ll carry you
When you need a friend
You’ll find my footprints in the sandWhen I’m weary
Well I know you’ll be there
And I can feel you
When you sayI promise you
I’m always there
When your heart is filled with sadness and despairAnd I’ll carry you
When you need a friend
You’ll find my footprints in the sandWhen your heart is full of sadness and despairAnd I’ll carry you
When you need a friend
You’ll find my footprints in the sand————————————————————Songwriters: Simon Cowell / Richard Page / David Kreuger / Per MagnussonFootprints in the Sand lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management US, LLC