[Intro]
C Dm F G7 C
[Verse 1]
C Dm
We were born, three and three; You the brother ahead of me
F G7
We spent our summers climbing that old tree
C Dm
We’d dig tunnels in the yard, build sand castles for our matchbook cars
F G7
Who knew for you life would be so hard
[Verse 2]
C Dm
We’d sleep outside called by the stars, You’d run off when the night was dark
F G7
Morning found you snorin’ my side
C Dm
You played drums even in your sleep, you couldn’t stop your hands and feet
F G7
You later had to follow where they led
[Chorus]
Dm C
Family feuds, there were many, what mattered most, hardly any
Dm F G7
Adventure called each one of us away
Dm F C Am7
The years and miles saw us scattered, I didn’t know your mind was shattered
Dm F G7 C
You left this world with so much more to say, but the memories remain
[Verse 3]
C Dm
The school years really got you down, your words and letters turned around
F G7
It seemed so hard for you to find your way
C Dm
You left home and I lost track, the You I knew wasn’t comin’ back
F G7
What happened in those years it’s hard to say
[Verse 4]
C Dm
You’d disappear sometimes for years, always running from your fears
F G7
The homeless life the one you had to choose
C Dm
You lost your teeth along the way; you had your beard, still not grey
F G7
Under the bridge there’s nothin’ left to loose
[Chorus]
Dm C
Family feuds, there were many, what mattered most, hardly any
Dm F G7
Adventure called each one of us away
Dm F C Am7
The years and miles saw us scattered, I didn’t know your mind was shattered
Dm F G7 C
You left this world with so much more to say, but the memories remain
[Verse 5]
C Dm
One winter night on a Texas Road; Two sleepin’ bags kept off the cold
F G7
Miles away the Dallas night ablaze
C Dm
A police chase began that night, a hit and run would end your life
F G7
They told me that you never felt a thing
[Chorus]
Dm C
Family feuds, there were many, what mattered most, hardly any
Dm F G7
Adventure called each one of us away
Dm F C Am7
The years and miles saw us scattered, I didn’t know your mind was shattered
Dm F G7 C
You left this world with so much more to say, but the memories remain
[Outro]
Dm
Those you touched aren’t the same
G7
We remember your name
C
and the memories remain