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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