Jonnydank

 He wasn't a rich man.
He was never born to fame.
Never had applause.
Never the star of the game.
But his words had strength and style.
With things he had to say.
But he had a gentle smile.
As you watched him sing and play.
But then again.
He was just another face.
Oh, Jonnydank.
Oh, Jonnydank.
Was his name.

Never was he arrogant but proud.
He lived as a man so mild.
Maybe he was outspoken, but never was he loud.
With a heart pure like a sweet little child.
Honest and patient living life so true.
He lived day to day.
Doing things he loved so much to do.
He never worried because everything was ok.
But then again.
He was just another face.
Oh, Jonnydank.
Oh, Jonnydank.
Was his name.

Wasn't one to boast of gold.
Or belittle others with his sneers.
Didn't change from hot to cold.
And kept his friends throughout the years.
A sort of a man you'd like to meet.
Any time any place.
He was always something sweet.
With a refreshing smile on his face.
But then again.
He was just another face.
Oh, Jonnydank.
Oh, Jonnydank.
Was his name.

Was a sort a man we'd all like to be.
Balanced true and square.
Always humble and patient to wait.
Generous in life and Jonny, he was fair.
Never lied to a friend or foe.
He lived for that one good deed.
Quick to come and slow to go.
In someone else's true time of need.
But then again.
He was just another face.
Oh, Jonnydank.
Oh, Jonnydank.
Was his name.

Never rose to wealth or fame.
Simply lived then Jonny died.
But in the passing of his name.
He left a sorrow far and wide.
Never lived for glory attained.
He lived for everyone else.
Not for the things he gained.
But for the man that he was himself.
But then again.
He was just another face and name.
Oh, Jonnydank.
Oh, Jonnydank.
Was .. his .. name.
Oh, so Jonnydank.
Were going miss you.
Just the same.
And if you listen closely.
Silence whispers his name.
Oh ... Jonnydank.