Jeff Metcalf shared the emotional song “Beat You There” by country singer Will Dempsey, which has lyrics that read, “I don’t know why God always takes the good ones first/And man, I’ve tried to be strong and carry on, but damn, this hurts.”

Along with a link to the song, the grieving father also wrote: “I love you Austin. Happy Easter.”

Other lyrics to the heartbreaking tune include, “So don’t waste in on sorrow/And just hold on to those moments. And the memories we shared/We’re both headed for the same place anyway. I just beat you there.”

Austin Metcalf, 17, was allegedly stabbed to death by fellow teen, Karmelo Anthony, during a confrontation at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, on April 2.

Anthony, also 17, faces a first-degree murder murder charge, but he returned home and is under house arrest after his family posted his $250,000 bond.

The teen and his family insist he acted in self-defense.

Earlier this week, Metcalf’s father told The Post he had hoped to pray alongside the family of his son’s alleged killer — but was “disrespected” when he showed up at a press conference organized by the accused slayer’s kin and got thrown out.

“They should have pulled me up [to the front] and said, ‘We are so sorry. Our condolences.’ The only thing I would have said was, ‘Okay, can we pray together and show the world we’re united,” he told The Post on Saturday.

Metcalf said he meant no ill will by showing up at the event, but just simply wanted to “represent Austin” in response to people disparaging him online, painting the late teen as a violent bully.However, after the impromptu appearance, both Metcalf and his ex-wife had police called to their houses in “swatting” pranks, he confirmed to the Post.

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