I play guitar, and write lyrics. I wrote this in 2008. I need to put music to it, probably a Bluegrass feel.
The Greatest Love Of All
daddy, he made sure
we’d be in church on time
and when mamma read her bible
she’d always wear a smile
and grandma prayed for grandpa
‘cause he stayed drunk on wine
when she sang him rock of ages
he’d bow his head and cry
(chorus)
some day, those clouds
will part by the golden light
my angel ,who guards me
will hold me while we fly
on that day, Blessed Peter
will take me from her arms
and deliver me for judgment
‘fore the greatest Love of all
(verse 2)
time's trials and it’s troubles
have finally come my way
my dear and precious family
have left me here in pain
but my cross I shall carry
‘cause daddy ‘d always say
don’t you worry ’bout your mamma
you’ll be joining her some day
(chorus)
yes some day, those clouds
will part by the golden light
my angel ,who guards me
will hold me while we fly
on that day, Blessed Peter
will take me from her arms
and deliver me for judgment
‘fore the greatest Love of all
(bridge)
how about you my friend
were you raised on the word of the Lord ?
turn your back to the fire, John’s water’s just fine
can you hear Him holler all aboard ?
(chorus 2)
yes some day, those clouds
will part by the golden light
our angels ,who guard us
will hold us while we fly
on that day, Blessed Peter
will take us from their arms
and deliver us for judgment
‘fore the greatest Love of all
(tag)
yes I’m ready for my judgment
‘fore the greatest Love of all
As Lighthouse said, we all can't be monks.