Story Behind The Song

after a visit to my ageing mother I felt compelled to write this tribute to her.

Song Description

a folk / country arrangement

Lyrics

[verse I]
before I spoke you sang to me
the lullaby that set me free
you were my teacher & my friend
the games where we'd pretend to be
out on the rolling sea

[verse II]
then I grew up & moved away
and left behind those happy days
the miles & years between us grew
the closeness we once knew was gone
we went our sep'rate ways

[chorus I]
so wipe the tears from your eyes
now that it's time to say goodbye
so take my hand and I will guide you
just as you had once led me
and all that you taught me
only time can make you wise
cuz life is a journey
and experience the prize

[verse III]
your senses fading with the light
before the final dreamless night
no angels' singing up above
just a son's hand to comfort you
and my love

chorus II]
so wipe the tears from your eyes
when it's time to say goodbye
so take my hand and I will guide you
just as you had once led me
and all that you taught me
only time can make you wise (time can make you wise)
cuz life is a journey
and experience the prize (experience the prize)

[verse IV]
before I spoke you sang to me
the lullaby that set me free
now let me sing to you today
to set you on your way
out on that rolling sea