Life goes by too fast.
I wish I could live in a photograph,
Then I could journey back with the album on the shelf.

You always dressed in style;
I can see it, even in black and white.
You always wore a smile and held a cigarette.

If we didn't love you, we'd never let you go
You taught us that struggle is the only way to grow.
No matter the challenge you'd always overcome.

Everyone wants to be free.
I wish I could live in a melody,
Then I could find my wings in a tune that you once loved.

Wherever you've left us to be,
The music remains in our memories.
You taught us all to sing and we'll sing it out for you...