Every september I always remember

to sing to your headstone

and hear you sing back

wait for the day

work for the day

how could I forget the world you showed me

courage and brilliance curiosity

wait for the day

work for the day

too many watery eyes in protest

for a brighter age

all the while I'll shine in this song

even when my body's gone

too many watery eyes in protest

for a brighter age

all the while you shine in this song

even when your body's gone

I'll hear you sing back

wait for the day

work for the day

now every september I always remember

to sing to your headstone and hear you sing back

wait for the day

work for the day

too many watery eyes in protest

for a brighter age

all the while I'll shine in this song

even when your body's gone

too many watery eyes in protest

for a brighter age

all the while you'll shine in this song

even when your body's gone

beyond time and place

in your footstep's trace

when we close our eyes

and we see your face

beyond the days

your art and voice are missed

beyond sentiment

every word is bond

beyond memory

when these days are gone

I'll carry you in my heart and soul and fist

I promise now

through the days

every smile's memorial

every time

we raise a glass to your name

it's your energy flows through me

I promise you

I will walk

with my heart still open

courage spoken loud

I put my song on the track

to hear you sing back