IJohn’s song
“Only Johnny”
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Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Bridge
Final Chorus
IIHer words, in his song
What she wrote about John, word for word, and the lines it became.
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Who he was
Strong, protective, loving, rugged
In the song 0:15You were rugged, you were strong, my protective place to hide
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A memory
We would hold hands everywhere we went. He would tall me how proud he was of me. He loved cooking and tried new recipes all the time.
In the song 0:23Everywhere we ever went, you kept me by your side
Fingers laced together, holding hands through every day
Trying out new recipes, you always knew the way
To tell me you were proud of me, to make me feel brand new
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Her message to him
The most important part of me left the day he left. I will never be whole until we are together again. John rescued me.
In the song 0:53I was rescued by the gentle love I found in you
The most important part of me left the day you went away
I will never be completely whole until we meet again
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A memory
We would talk about how beautiful Heaven will be and how he would be able to dance with me there
In the song 1:26But we talked about how beautiful it will be in Heaven
Until I have you in my arms, and we can dance again
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What she misses
I was the only person he let call him Johnny. He never turned down a kiss
In the song 1:58To the world your name was John, but I could call you Johnny
You never turned away a kiss, you always made time for me
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What she misses
He said I looked like a “banana in a blender” when I would dance in the dining room… He loved it when I would ware his shirts so I could feel closer to him
In the song 1:12I put on your old shirts just to feel you close today
I'd spin around the dining room to our favorite song
Like a "banana in a blender," you'd tease me all along
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What he taught her
John could fix anything, he taught me how to use different power tools, and lay tile. He taught me how to be bold and believe in myself. He would help anyone in need.
In the song 3:32You could fix up anything, taught me how to lay the tile
Showed me how to use the power tools and did it with a smile
You would help a soul in need, you taught me to be bold
You made me believe in myself, a truth that I will hold
About 3 minutes of gentle questions about them, in your own words.
IIIJohn’s story
John was strong, protective, loving, rugged and helpful. He could fix anything, and he would help anyone in need.
He taught her how to use different power tools and lay tile. “He taught me how to be bold and believe in myself.”
She was the only person he let call him Johnny. “He never turned down a kiss, or a moment to show affection.”
When she danced in the dining room to their favorite music, he said she looked like a “banana in a blender.” He loved it when she wore his shirts, so she could feel closer to him.
He loved cooking and tried new recipes all the time. They held hands everywhere they went, and he would tell her how proud he was of her.
“The most important part of me left the day he left. I will never be whole until we are together again.”
What she wrote to him
They would talk about how beautiful Heaven will be, and how he would be able to dance with her there.
She asked for a tender song for John. For her, it “really does keep this memory alive.”
IVEverything she said
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Thinking about a song for someone you love?
- I’m not a writer.
- You don’t need to be. You answer questions about them in your own words, like John’s wife did, and the song is written from what you tell us.
- What if it isn’t right?
- Tell us what to change. Every song includes a free revision within 14 days of getting it, and if you still aren’t happy, you get a full refund within 30 days.
- How long does it take?
- John’s song arrived four days after his wife ordered it.
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