Pavane

He's the one who taught me to be strong
Who showed me all that life can be
He's the one who taught me right from wrong
The man who bravely set me free

What I am came from this gentleman
Who told me "go and seize the day"
Yet he was there to pick me up and care
Whenever I would lose my way

When he died all of his wisdom stayed to guide me
It's as if he's still here by my side
I listen for his voice
I conjure up his smile
That filled my life with joy

I feel the shame of times I caused him pain
The times when I was young and wild
But he'd be there to save me from despair
To give me back my worth, my pride

He's the one who taught me to be strong
Who showed me all that life can be
He's the one who taught me right from wrong
The man who bravely set me free

I feel the shame of times I caused him pain
The times when I was young and wild
But he'd be there to save me from despair
To give me back my worth, my pride

He always was my strength, my guide
He'll always be my strength, my guide