One more angel in heaven (video) (midi)

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(Brothers : )

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1. Father, we've something to tell you, a story of our time.

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a tragic but inspiring tale of manhood in its prime.

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You know you had a dozen sons, well. now that's not quite true,

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but feel no sorrow, do not grieve, he would not want you to.

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There's one more angel in the heaven, there's one more star in the sky,

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Joseph, we'll never forget you, it's tough but we're gonna get by.

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There's one less place at our table, there's one more tear in my eye,

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but Joseph, the things that you stood for, like true lies never die.

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2. When I think of his last great battle, a lump comes to my throat,

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it takes a man who knows no fear to wrestle with a goat.

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His blood-stained coat is tribute to his final sacrifice,

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his body may be past its peak, but his soul's in paradise.

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+ So long, little Joe, adios.

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There's one less place at our table, there's one more tear in my eye,

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but Joseph, the things that you stood for, like true lies never die.

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Carve his name with pride and courage, let no tear be shed,

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if he had not laid down his life, we all would now be dead.

(orig. = capo 3rd) (Rice / Webber))