Alex

Twenty-nine years of a beautiful mind

With those bright blue eyes, so loving and kind

You sat me right down, put the wood in my hand

Taught me the guitar, helped me to understand

We’d sing and we’d fish, making memories stay

A singer, a songwriter, playing away

It’s been a whole year since we had to part

But your six-string is strumming right here in my heart

I don't wanna do the holidays without you here

I’m missing you, Alex, fighting back every tear

But I look at my selfies, and what do I see?

An angel over my shoulder, watching out for me

Your music brought us laughter, wiped away the pain

As long as we're singing, your love will remain

Twelve years ago when your father passed on

You stepped up to lead us, so steady and strong

Mowing the yard, keeping peace in the home

Making sure your brother and sisters were never alone

A Junior Marine with a heart brave and true

Epilepsy stopped the corps, but it couldn't stop you

You saluted the flag every time it would wave

Honoring the veterans for the freedom they gave

I don't wanna do the holidays without you here

I’m missing you, Alex, fighting back every tear

But I look at my selfies, and what do I see?

An angel over my shoulder, watching out for me

Your music brought us laughter, wiped away the pain

As long as we're singing, your love will remain

You were proud of your roots, every part of your soul

Indian, Mexican, Irish, and white made you whole

You’d piece every puzzle, glue it down for a frame

And nobody but Nannie could beat you at chess games

I still feel your arms wrapping tight 'round my neck

Those hugs from behind that I’ll never forget

I have to admit it, you were right all along

About the Bible, and where we belong

I wish I wasn't one-sided, I see it today

The light that you carried still shows me the way

You were honest and real, such a wonderful son

Our protector, our hero, our beautiful one

I don't wanna do the holidays without you here

I’m missing you, Alex, fighting back every tear

But I look at my selfies, and what do I see?

My angel over my shoulder, protecting me

Your music brought us laughter, wiped away the pain

We're missing you, Alex, but your spirit remains

Yeah, my blue-eyed angel, your love will remain