Verse 1:    Mother, she has taught me well.    & as she told me when I was young.    "Son, your life's an open book.    Don't close it until it's done."    "Life is something to be cherished."    That's one thing I heard her say.    The rain puts out the orchid flame.    So much for the days.       Chorus:    Let my heart go.    Let our hearts grow.    Let this time stay still.    Another day of life.       Verse 2:    My father, he was full of wisdom.    & never did that change.    The same way throughout his life.    Always wrote his page.    Shining a dream upon me.    & smiling of truth all night.    As soon as morning arose.    & here we hold up tight.       Chorus       Verse 3:    Never had I fought for you.    But never I didn't brave.    But still I have those pictures that I taped to your grave.    But still I have those pictures that I taped to your grave.    Let this time stay still.       Verse 4:    Rebel, my new last name.    Wild blood in my veins.    So hang me from that one string noose.    All is true of what I say.       Chorus       Chorus       Chorus