A tune inspired by my uncle who was truly a gentle soul.
Thanks to Tom Adams (tommyadamsmusic.com) for the lead guitar track.
Joey (© 2015 Bud & Janice Merritt)
Intro
V1
Joey was a kind man he walked life with purpose
We’d hike the nearby forest, the two of us
He delighted in every shape and color
I learned to see beauty all around me in nature
Chorus
When he passed on few seemed to care
He’s gone, but I feel his gentle soul everywhere
In every garden, in every forest I still see him
And hear nature singing his last hymn
4 bar solo
V2
Joey forever swam against the tide
It didn’t bother me, it was fun being along for the ride
I was young maybe nothing more than curious
he didn't mind, he was always so gracious
Chorus
4 bar solo
V3
he taught me how to make each moment last
to worry less about the future and the past
light a single candle when the blues seem endless
Joey said it’s better than cursing the darkness
Chorus
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Outro
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