Keith Allen

We took those special little trips, just you and me

From the roads around the country to across the sea

I remember England, driving through the countryside

Teaching one another with our hearts open wide

You met George Bush Senior, shook his hand that day

You loved him like a grandpa in your own kind way

Keith Allen, you were the balance in my life

Your laughter and your smile cut through the heavy strife

When folks were afraid of what they didn't know

You stepped right in to teach them, and helped the courage grow

So others could live in peace, you stood up tall and true

Oh sweetheart, how I miss the playful heart of you

You always had a calling for the ones who were sick

When the worry got heavy and the shadows got thick

You never turned away from a stranger in pain

You walked right in and brought them out of the rain

I miss your easy nature, the way you'd joke and play

You brought a little sunshine to a frightening day

Keith Allen, you were the balance in my life

Your laughter and your smile cut through the heavy strife

When folks were afraid of what they didn't know

You stepped right in to teach them, and helped the courage grow

So others could live in peace, you stood up tall and true

Oh sweetheart, how I miss the playful heart of you

I miss you, sweetheart, more than words can say

I love you, and I carry you each day

I'm holding to your memory and all of our love

I just wish I could give you one more hug

Keith Allen, you were the balance in my life

Your laughter and your smile cut through the heavy strife

When folks were afraid of what they didn't know

You stepped right in to teach them, and helped the courage grow

So others could live in peace, you stood up tall and true

Oh sweetheart, how I miss the playful heart of you