[male vocals] GOODBYE,
MY
FATHER
Verse 1
On
the
twenty-fifth
of
September,
A
chapter
closed,
a
great
man
went
home,
The
tears
are
falling,
our
hearts
are
broken,
Daddy,
why
did
you
leave
us
alone?
You
lived
your
life
with
noble
character,
A
man
of
honour,
a
man
of
peace,
You
gave
your
strength,
you
gave
your
wisdom,
You
made
our
troubled
hearts
find
peace.
Chorus
Goodbye,
my
father,
goodbye,
Though
our
hearts
are
crying
tonight,
Your
voice
may
be
silent,
But
your
songs
will
never
die.
Goodbye,
my
father,
goodbye,
You
have
fought
the
good
fight
and
gone
home,
Your
legacy
lives
on
forever,
In
the
hearts
of
everyone
you
touched.
Verse 2
You
were
a
great
songwriter,
Music
was
the
breath
inside
your
soul,
You
taught
us
how
to
sing
with
meaning,
You
taught
us
how
to
give
our
all.
You
stood
before
the
choir
with
passion,
You
led
the
voices
to
the
throne,
And
every
song
that
you
composed,
Will
keep
reminding
us
you're
home.
Chorus
Goodbye,
my
father,
goodbye,
Though
our
hearts
are
crying
tonight,
Your
voice
may
be
silent,
But
your
songs
will
never
die.
Goodbye,
my
father,
goodbye,
You
have
fought
the
good
fight
and
gone
home,
Your
legacy
lives
on
forever,
In
the
hearts
of
everyone
you
touched.
Verse 3
You
were
a
lovely
father,
And
a
happy
husband
to
your
wife,
A
pathfinder
for
your
children,
A
shining
light
throughout
our
lives.
You
were
a
bridge
when
hearts
were
broken,
A
peacemaker
when
troubles
came,
You
taught
us
love,
you
taught
forgiveness,
And
you
gave
honour
to
your
name.
All
your
sisters
and
brothers
Are
standing
here
to
say
goodbye.
Uncle
Daniel
says, “
Goodbye,
my
brother,”
With
tears
falling
from
his
eyes.
Pst
Sam
says, “
Goodbye,
Daddy,”
Toyin
says, “
Goodbye,
Dad.”
Francis,
Jerry
and
Bose
say, “
You
were
the
best
father
we
had.”
All
your
boys
and
all
your
daughters,
All
the
people
you
called
your
own,
Are
gathered
here
with
broken
hearts,
Because
our
father
has
gone
home.
Verse 4
And
all
the
ones
you
taught
in
music,
Those
who
learned
beneath
your
hands,
They
remember
every
lesson,
They
remember
how
you
made
them
stand.
Your
students
lift
their
voices,
Though
the
tears
may
hide
their
eyes, “
Thank
you,
sir,
for
all
you
taught
us,
Your
music
will
never
die.”
Chorus –
Emotional
Goodbye,
my
father,
goodbye,
This
is
not
the
goodbye
we
planned.
We
wish
we
had
one
more
morning,
One
more
song,
one
more
embrace.
Goodbye,
my
father,
goodbye,
We
will
carry
you
in
our
hearts.
Though
death
has
taken
you
from
us,
Your
love
will
never
depart.
Final
Verse
Sleep
on,
our
father,
sleep
peacefully,
Your
earthly
journey
now
is
done.
You
served
your
God
from
your
childhood,
And
you
left
behind
a
legacy
strong.
The
music
you
gave
us
will
keep
playing,
The
lessons
you
taught
will
guide
our
way,
And
every
time
we
sing
your
songs,
We'll
remember
you
again.
Final
Chorus
Goodbye,
my
father,
goodbye,
Rest
in
the
arms
of
the
Lord.
Your
children
will
keep
your
memory,
Your
music
will
echo
forevermore.
Goodbye,
my
father,
goodbye,
Until
that
glorious
morning
comes,
When
we
shall
meet
again
in
heaven,
And
sing
together
before
God's
throne.
Pst
Sam
says
goodbye.
Toyin
says
goodbye.
Francis
says
goodbye.
Jerry
says
goodbye.
Bose
says
goodbye.
Your
brothers
and
sisters
say
goodbye.
Uncle
Daniel
says
goodbye.
Your
boys
and
daughters
say
goodbye.
Your
students
say
goodbye.
Your
music
is
still
playing…
Your
memories
are
still
living…
Your
legacy
will
never
die.
Sleep
well,
Daddy.
Until
we
meet
again.
Goodbye…
my
father.