My Hero, My Baba

(Gentle guitar plucks)

Oh Lord, I thank you for the life he lived

My hero, my father, rest in peace now

I sit here in the quiet of the morning light

Remembering the way you held me tight

You were the strength when the world was cold

A story of a man with a heart of gold

You worked so hard just to see me shine

Giving up your dreams so I could be fine

I miss your voice, I miss your gentle smile

I would give anything to see you for a while

Oh my father, my hero, you were the best

Now it is time for you to take your rest

Your love was a beacon, a light in the dark

You left behind such a beautiful mark

My teacher, my guide, my heart is so sore

But I know you are resting on heaven's shore

People say that time will heal the pain

But without you here, I feel the pouring rain

Your wisdom still echoes in all that I do

I am the man I am today because of you

You taught me to stand tall and never to fear

Even though I wipe away this silent tear

Your spirit is with me, I feel it inside

My protector, my champion, my greatest pride

Oh my father, my hero, you were the best

Now it is time for you to take your rest

Your love was a beacon, a light in the dark

You left behind such a beautiful mark

My teacher, my guide, my heart is so sore

But I know you are resting on heaven's shore

I will carry your name everywhere I go

Your legacy of kindness, the seeds you did sow

I thank God for the days that we shared

For the way you loved me and how you cared

(Hallelujah, rest in peace)

Oh my father, my hero, you were the best

Now it is time for you to take your rest

Your love was a beacon, a light in the dark

You left behind such a beautiful mark

My teacher, my guide, my heart is so sore

But I know you are resting on heaven's shore

Rest well, Baba

Until we meet again at the feet of the King

My hero forever

(Fading guitar)

Amen