Luke – A Tribute

The years have passed the winds have blown

Since first I saw you there

With feet apart to the music moved

You're bright red curling hair

The spotlight shone in colours bright

Reflecting on your face

The music notes so sweet and clear

In the spirit of your race

Your songs told tales of peace and joy

Of sorrow and of love

The power and passion of your voice

Soared heavenly above

And from the inner soul and heart

With emotion in each song

You stirred the hearts of many, Luke

When you sang of right and wrong

The humour of those laughing eyes

Was shared in full with all

When you chose the songs to lift the hearts

That filled the music hall

The ecstasy and joy was felt

In chorus, clap and cheer

When the son of Rósín took the stage

The King of balladeers

I saw you sing a thousand times

Ten thousand songs or more

I still can clearly hear your voice

Though your time with us is o'er

For memories are all we have

When we think of you today

Your name we'll always honour Luke

We're glad you passed this way