[male
vocals] (
Piano
solo
with
light
synth
swells) (
Soft,
building
acoustic
guitar)
Matilda
kaundah
chama
Twenty-five
years
have
slipped
through
the
hands
of
time
Since
the
day
the
silence
fell
and
shadows
touched
the
light
But
Matilda
Kaunda
chama
mayo
wandi
through
the
valley
floor
and
through
the
darkest
night
You
stood
as
a
pillar,
holding
up
the
sky
Oh,
Matilda,
you
bore
the
weight
of
two
worlds
in
one
When
the
morning
star
was
dim,
your
work
had
just
begun
With
a
prayer
on
your
lips
and
a
fire
in
your
soul
You
made
us
feel
complete,
you
made
our
spirit
whole
Oh,
the
grace
of
a
mother,
steady
and
true
God
poured
His
strength
into
everything
you
do
For
the
school
fees
and
the
fevers,
for
the
tears
that
you
dried
For
the
tough
love
and
the
comfort
that
you
kept
inside
Yes,
you
were
father
and
mother,
a
shield
and
a
guide
With
the
hand
of
the
Maker
resting
right
by
your
side
I
remember
the
late
nights,
the
candle
burning
low
You
taught
us
how
to
stand,
you
taught
us
how
to
grow
You
were
the
voice
of
reason,
the
hand
that
held
the
rod
But
mostly
you
were
the
mirror
reflecting
love
of
God
Through
every
heartbreak
and
every
joyful
day
You
never
once
faltered,
you
never
turned
away
Matilda,
your
name
is
written
in
the
tapestry
of
grace
We
see
the
love
of
Heaven
reflected
in
your
face
Oh,
the
grace
of
a
mother,
steady
and
true
God
poured
His
strength
into
everything
you
do
For
the
school
fees
and
the
fevers,
for
the
tears
that
you
dried
For
the
tough
love
and
the
comfort
that
you
kept
inside
Yes,
you
were
father
and
mother,
a
shield
and
a
guide
With
the
hand
of
the
Maker
resting
right
by
your
side
Twenty-five
years
of
sacrifice
and
constant
care
Answered
by
the
fervor
of
your
persistent
prayer
You
worked
until
your
hands
were
worn
and
your
spirit
tired
But
you
kept
the
hope
alive,
the
very
flame
that
you
inspired
We
rise
up
today
to
call
you
blessed
in
the
light
For
you
fought
for
us,
Mother,
with
all
of
your
might
Oh,
the
grace
of
a
mother,
steady
and
true
God
poured
His
strength
into
everything
you
do
For
the
school
fees
and
the
fevers,
for
the
tears
that
you
dried
For
the
tough
love
and
the
comfort
that
you
kept
inside
Yes,
you
were
father
and
mother,
a
shield
and
a
guide
With
the
hand
of
the
Maker
resting
right
by
your
side
So
thank
you,
Matilda
Kaunda
chama
mayo
wandi
twalimitemwa
for
all
that
you’
ve
done
The
battle
is
finished,
the
victory
is
won
You
are
our
hero,
our
heart,
and
our
home
With
the
love
of
the
Father,
we
never
walk
alone
Matilda
kaunda
chama
Matilda
mayo
wandi
twalimitemwa (
Swelling
instruments
fading
out) (
Soft
piano
sustain) (
Final
acoustic
chord)