Make a Joyous Noise
a song by:  Lord Dunstan LeHeryngmongere
AKA Keith Edward Nealson, who grants permission to perform it at any time for any reason, provided Master Aldwin is remembered fondly for it.


This song written 14 September, 2001, the day after the passing on of Master Aldwin Longwalker (Richard Myrick) in his honor.  As long as there are names 
to be learned and friends to be made, he  will always be around.


If you were here you might be telling us a story
If you were here you would be instigating fun
If you were here you could be mentioning a friend you knew from way way back-
‘Cuz you were friends with everyone.

If we were gathered here today to throw a party
You’d be laughing right out loud- your voice was deep and proud
If you were here you would be telling us not to cry-
You’d say ‘Make a Joyous Noise and say Goodbye’.

If you were here you might be smoking a cigar-
If you were here you might be - In Scuba Gear
If you were here we could use a couple of extra chairs.
One for your body . . . one just for your hair.

It you were here there would be absolutely no doubt
Who would have the loudest voice when we all shout.
We can’t shout with you now but still we have to try
To make a Joyous Noise and say goodbye.

People come- people go- now you’re gone.
Life tastes a bit less sweet.  But it goes on.
So raise your glasses to our friend up in the sky
Make a Joyous Noise and say Goodbye.
            Make a Joyous Noise and say Goodbye
            Make a Joyous Noise and say Goodbye

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