Michael Perkins
G Am D
There he goes away, my lead in front of me
Winding thru the curves, almost endlessly
I can't begin to tell you, his influence on us
Leading by example, and building up our trust
D C G D
HE WASN'T ALWAYS PERFECT, ESPECIALLY IN SCHOOL
REPRIMANDED IN THE HALLWAY, AND THINKIN' HE WAS COOL
HE ALWAYS MADE THE MOST OF LIFE, ALL THE WAY UP TO THE END
HIS LEGEND WILL REMAIN WITH US, HE'S OUR BROTHER AND OUR FRIEND
Now
Perkin's had some answers, for questions one and all
Some touted him their mentor, whenever they would fall
He used to ride a Harley, up and down that highway trail
Gave up that gravel highway, for the mighty wind and sail
CHORUS
It was December on a weekday, when the doctor broke the news
My Brother called me cryin', it might have been a hangman's noose
My Sister's she's reassurin', but that was just her style
His friends and all his family, gathered round him for a while
CHORUS
Now Perkin's lost his Mama, in the months leading up to now
So he reached out for her soul, and was askin' her just how
Then the Mystery unfolded, he was stronger than before
He lives on to this day, and continues on his tour
(written & composed by BT ~ Dec 2005)