You were so young, just a child
Only 9 years of age when
You discovered the gift you were given
To listen to us, those unsaid
You were my friend, we saw eye-to-eye from dying
The only one to listen, friends until the end

A poem unread, a song unheard
A proposal left denied
A eulogy with no tears
And an empty coffin outside
This legacy that I leave
Won't see the light of day
Not even hell will let me in
And God told me to go away
(Told me to go away)
(Told me to go away)

Does this mean I'm not allowed to speak
Tonight at midnight mass?
I wrote this song on your alter
Using red hot candle wax

These words I speak go unheard
Such a mockery to my tongue
All my prayers go unanswered
This hero goes unsung
And with this blood, I'll compose
But no one reads my death
All they feel is cold wind blowing
On the back of their neck

Never say goodbye
Only say goodnight
Dream up of our world
Rest in bed so tight
Sleep with angels
Sleep with angels
Sleep with angels

My God, does this mean I'm not allowed to speak
Tonight at midnight mass?
I wrote this song on your alter
Using red hot candle wax
Last night I tried so hard, but could not speak
You choked me with your rosary beads
I'll sing this song every night to my
Friend until the end