Shining Star

Written by John Lister, Sam Hodgson & Ben Buddy Slack. 

Lyrics

Chorus:
You never sought the limelight,
But we all know who you are,
You are up there with the best of them
Always a shining star
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Verse 1
I often think of when we 1st met,
All those years ago,
We were too busy caring for others,
Perhaps our feelings didn’t show,
Although we went our separate ways.
In touch we always stayed
Over 20 years until we discovered,
That for each other we were made
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Verse 2

Then a chance encounter
Many years on
Led to joy and happiness
With loneliness all gone
Things then moved very quickly
I’m sure I led the way
Although you were uncertain
We quickly named the day

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Verse 3
Then the best years of our life for sure
Despite problems with our health
But together we still carried on
With love for each other our wealth
Things for you got slowly harder
So much you had to bear
Yet you were an inspiration
Always caring, always there

–

Verse 4
You encouraged me all the time
To do things old and new
Like Morris, singing and drumming
To name but just a few
The things we did together
Gave so much joy and pleasurer
And what memories there are now
To savour and to treasure

–

Verse 5
Now we know you are at peace
And thankfully pain free
Your legacy on this earth lives on
Is plain for all to see
Family and friends so sad you passed away
But just like me they think of you
Every moment, every day

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