VERSE:
You could hear him screaming
As he looked beyond the door
His only son was lying
In a heap upon the floor
And from his wrists that opened wide
His life has flowed from deep insiiiiide

CHORUS:
And in his hand a note that reeeeead
It’s better if I’m dead
‘Cause his whole life was bad,
All the times we never had
I can’t say it’s been nice because it wasn’t
And, mama, please forgive me if I messed the rug
But you can have it cleaned tomorrow
Oh, and you’ll find some excuse
To tell your garden club
I’m sure they’ll all express their sorrow

VERSE:
You could see them running
As they tried to get some help
Yeah, the neighboors all were pourin’ in
To say how bad they felt
How could this happen in our town
I hope it doesn’t get around

CHORUS:
And in his hand a note that reeeeeead
It’s better if I’m dead
‘Cause his whole life was bad,
All the times we never had
I can’t say it’s been nice because it wasn’t
And, daddy, even this can have a good side
‘Cause here’s your chance for cutting all my hair off
Oh, and from today I’ll never let you down again
‘Cause now your biggest problem is taken care of

OUTRO:
Em Em C D G G F#m Em7 – FADE OUT

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VERSE:
As I lie upon the brink of death
Knowing soon I’ll take my final rest

CHORUS:
I can see the golden aisles
In the clouds that reach for miles
Someone’s calling me,
To come and see
Soon I’ll be free

VERSE:
Thoughts of years,
That passed raced through my mind
Bringing back the times I leave behind

CHORUS:
As my eyes see new dimension
Suddenly I feel the tension
Slowly driftin’ up from my soul
I’m growing cold

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VERSE:
Someone’s hand is reaching out for me
Lifting up the veil to set me free

CHORUS:
Now my eyes are not so weary
I can feel His Presence near me
Casting tears of joy upon my eyes
And now goodbye

VERSE:
And I’ve seen where I’d like to be
It’s a place where your mind is free

PRE-CHORUS:
If you’ve seen it,
Better keep it,
Don’t let go

CHORUS:
Hold the Light,
It’s so bright
I can’t describe it
But it’s right
And easy to find it,
Hold the Light.

VERSE:
And I know what I want to do
I can try to enlighten you

PRE-CHORUS:
If you’ve seen it,
Better keep it,
Don’t let go

CHORUS:
Hold the Light,
It’s inside
And will be there
Day or night
We can be somewhere,
Hold the Light.

BREAK:
It’s so hard to hold on,
But you can if you try
Don’t be mislead by
What you’ve been brought up to do
It’s for the better in you,

CHORUS:
And will be there
Day or night
We can be somewhere,
Hold the Light.

VERSE:
And I’ve touched what I want to reach
And it’s things I would like to teach

PRE-CHORUS:
If you’ve seen it,
Better keep it,
Don’t let go

CHORUS:
Hold the Light,
It’s inside
And will be there
Day or night
We can be somewhere,
Hold the Light.
And will be there,
Hold the Light
We can be somewhere,
Hold the Light
And will be there
Day or night
We can be somewhere,
Hold the Light.
C G – FADE OUT
And we

Didn’t get time to see her today
Now she’s there where all the children play

CHORUS:
And tonight together
Mine forever
I’ll ask her to stay
I gotta take her away, away, away

VERSE:
I can see her comin’ down the street
To the place we’re gonna meet tonight

Smilin’ as she glances at the time
‘Cause she’s late but I don’t really mind

CHORUS:
And tonight together
Mine forever
I’ll ask her to stay
I gotta take her away, away, away away

INSTRUMENTAL:

CHORUS/OUTRO:
And tonight together
Mine forever
I’ll ask her to stay
I gotta take her away,
Gotta take her away
Oh, I gotta take her away
Ooh, I gotta take her away
Yeah, I gotta take her away
Oh, I gotta take her away now
Oh, take her away now
Hum, I’m gonna take her away
I gotta take her away
Ya-ha-ha, ya-ya-ya – FADE OUT …