I spent the day dressed in black
As we came to say goodbye
To an old familiar friend
I heard the people speak
And tried hard not to cry
And the thoughts came to my head
At times like these they often do
I can't help but wonder
What if it was me
Would the tears that we were crying still be true
What will they say when I'm gone
Did I make a good impression
Touch the heart of anyone
Did I live my life the way I should
Did I act with good intention
Did I do all that I could
When I die will they miss me
Or shrug their shoulders and move on
Tell me what
Will they say
When I'm gone
Walking softly on the grass
To a bit of hallowed ground
Where my father's body lay
I came to say hello
But cannot make a sound
In the end I have to ask
If he would be proud of me
"Cause all I ever wanted
For a legacy
Is to be half the man he used to be
I have tried to make a difference
In the lives of those I loved
Be the kind of friend I wish I had
When I was growing up
Be a good husband and father
Do my best when times got tough
Please tell me
Has it been enough
I spent the day dressed in black...
[updated 12/9/2016]
