Jack the Lion

Rake up all the leaves in Pleasant Valley It's the last day of my visit (upstate New York) To pay respects to the old man He's still got his sense of humor But his body fails him He's surrounded by loved ones And that only goes so far And does he know where he is? I doubt it Jack the lion roaring his last Like a vision sent from the past Bedside, crying, holding his hands Strong hands Finally get a moment alone with the old man He's having trouble breathing And he's not the only one, the only one He wonders where time goes And why we haven't spoken for so long He regrets it He forgets it And none too soon Because he's closing his eyes and fading Jack the lion roaring his last Like a vision sent from the past Bedside, crying, holding his hands Strong hands We thank you for uniting We thank you for the cause We thank you for the lion We thank you for the claws Come see him again Come see him again Jack the lion roaring his last Like a vision sent from the past Bedside, crying, holding his hands Strong hands Jack the lion roaring his last Jack the lion roaring his last