While I'm here, let me sing my song
'Cause I know that my time ain't long

While we're here, let us make some love
Let us all praise the Lord above

Wasted time is a waste of faith
Do something good for the human race

Do it while you can, oh do it

While I'm here, let me sing my song
'Cause I know that my time ain't long

You might as well get it while you can
Do something for your brother
Lend a helping hand
Get it while you can
Why don't you
I've got you?
If you knew what I knew
I've got to start
Ain't got much time
You better go ahead and do
Whatever is on your mind

Do it, pull around
Do it

While I'm here, let me sing my song
'Cause I know that my time ain't long

Do it while you can

Billy Preston

William Everett Preston was an American musician whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Rev. James Cleveland and The Beatles.

The Beatles and Billy Preston during the Get Back sessions in 1969.