I desparately need help. My uncle, 54, dies on Wednesday after a 6 month battle with esphogeal cancer. He struggled all day in a way that words can not describe. He has lived in my home since he was diagnosed and we fought it together. At 12:15 Lori's song Never doe young popped into my head. I am not a great singer...but the angels in that room gave me voice. I held his hand and started singing it. He squeezed my hand. I stopped. He squeezed again. He was drugged and in a state between here and what comes beyond but he heard me and asked me in his own way to continue. I started singing again...and by the second verse, it started. He looked right in my eyes and began his pass. It lasted 2-3 minutes and I sang him off. It was the most special moment of my life..and I have two boys who I did not think could be topped. It could not have been written any better in amovie. He loved music. That was one of our bonds..we shared it as our last moment. It was a privlidge. The music was a medium for him..lori's words were his pathway to the light. I have been asked to sing at his funeral on Monday morning. I suggested just playing lori's cd, but my family would like it to be me...does anyone have the music they could email me? I need the music...my voice will be quivering and I need the music to stand behind me.
Would someone please help me. PLEASE. I can not play the guitar and I don't know anyone who does...It would really mean a lot to me. dstanleyreed@att.net



Found guitar tabs/lyrics
Danielle, if you can find someone to play guitar (maybe ask a church or funeral home if they know anyone who plays guitar?) - I found the guitar tabs for the song. I'm not sure if any sheet music exists for voice. Here's the link to the guitar tabs & lyrics:
http://cowboylyrics.com/tabs/mckenna-lori/never-die-young-11268.html
I am sorry for your loss. I just lost my 54 year old father-in-law to esophageal cancer in January. He left behind his wife, my husband who is 35, a 18 year old daughter, and a 16 year old son. Esophageal cancer is such a horrible illness - not many survive it. My prayers to you and your family. I wish you the best with the song, and I hope it works out that it can at least be played. It is an amazing song.
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So I ran as fast as I could
Through the tall grass and the midnight woods...