This is a song about what my Mother and Dad went through when he was diagnosed with cancer. She promised she wouldn't put him in a nursing home so she took care of him at home until he died.
Lyrics
His Last Sunrise
Lyrics: Rebecca Dale Peaden (BMI)
Composition: Sabrina Doughty & Rob Pepin (BMI)
Vocals: Sabrina Doughty
Instruments: Rob Pepin
V1
The verdict was in - he didn't have long
She knew it would take all she could give
She made him a promise he'd die at home
They kissed one another - the doctor moved on
Chorus:
He lay dieing - she was trying
To keep the promise that she'd made
So each morning when he awoke
She brought him coffee and a smoke
Gently climbed into bed
Held him close as they watched
Thru golden leaves of the old oak trees
What could be his last sunrise
V2
His suffering was taking its toll
On him as well as her gentle soul
He cried out loud if she left the room
A once towering man scared to face his tomb
Chorus:
He lay dieing - she was trying
To keep the promise that she'd made
So each morning when he awoke
She brought him coffee and a smoke
Gently climbed into bed
Held him close as they watched
Thru golden leaves of the old oak trees
What could be - his last sunrise
Bridge:
He craved ice cream but there wasn't a dime
Social Security gave them a hard time
They never knew where their next meal would be
Hard times ahead was all they could see
V3
The last few days 'bout lost their minds
He saw his mother who'd gone on before
He sang with the angels in three quarter time
Her faith in god shaken to the core
Chorus:
He lay dieing - she was trying
To keep the promise that she'd made
So that morning when he awoke
She brought his coffee and a smoke
Gently climbed into bed
Realized he was no longer there
Thru the golden leaves of the old oak trees
He'd been set free to watch his last sunrise
