you were here

once upon a time
you were here
once upon a time
you're with us

days of dreams
yes they were
days of laughter
smiles and cheer

but just as sudden
as the whisk of the wind
just as fast as a plane
you were gone
you were done
your life's out, it ran

just like
those that went
before you
just like those
that were called
before you

goodbye dear dad
your travel there
must be so glad
your life there now
must be a blast

for your life on earth
was like the birds
that always serenaded us
with loving chirps
for your life here on earth
was like the sun
that put warmth, smiles
and laughter
to our hearts

that's what we
remembered
that's what we'll
always remember
in our minds
and in our lives

you were here
you made a difference
you were here
and you've showed
us how to live

in honor and with dignity
always in happiness and so free
even how tragic and sad
this life can be

yes dad that was you
you were here once
and we thank God
for having you
even how short
the time was
even how fleeting
that happiness was
we always thank God
for having you...