[Spoken Intro — soft, over the music] Sis… This isn’t goodbye. We just wanted you to hear something we should’ve told you a thousand times. We love you. [Verse 1] You were the oldest, but Daddy’s baby girl, You and Dad could laugh away the troubles of the world. He’d do anything for you, everybody knew, And somewhere in that smile, we still see him in you. You helped raise your brothers, you helped raise your sisters, You were there when we needed someone near. Always cracking jokes, trying to make us laugh, Even when that smile was hiding tears. [Pre-Chorus] And Sis, you don’t have to hide the pain, You don’t always have to be the strong one. Look around at everybody that you love— Everything you gave us still lives on. [Chorus] So hold on to the love, Sis, Let us carry you awhile. Five children standing with you, Thirteen grandbabies know that smile. You fought the good fight, Sis, More than words could ever say. And whatever comes tomorrow, You are loved right here today. No matter where this road may lead, You will never walk alone. Jesus has His arms around you, And your family’s holding on. [Verse 2] I know there are things you’re scared to leave behind, The babies and the memories, the ones always on your mind. A mother’s heart keeps worrying even when she’s tired, Because loving all those babies is what kept your fight alive. But look at what you built, Sis, Look at all the love you’ve grown. Every child and every grandchild Carries something of your own. Your laugh, your jokes, your stubborn strength, That way you make us smile— Those things don’t disappear, Sis. They travel every mile. [Chorus] So hold on to the love, Sis, Let us carry you awhile. Five children standing with you, Thirteen grandbabies know that smile. You fought the good fight, Sis, More than words could ever say. And whatever comes tomorrow, You are loved right here today. No matter where this road may lead, You will never walk alone. Jesus has His arms around you, And your family’s holding on. [Bridge — Mexican/oldies feel, instruments pull back] And someday, whenever Jesus says it’s time, There’ll be no more hurting, No more tears behind that smile. And I know Dad will be there— Probably joking like before. Waiting on his baby girl When she finally reaches that door. But today you’re here beside us, So today is what we’ll choose. To laugh with you, to love you, And make some memories too. [Final Chorus — fuller harmonies] Hold on to the love, Sis, You don’t have to fight alone. Every life that you have touched Is a piece of what you’ve sown. You fought the good fight, Sis, You’ve given everything you can. And when you’re tired, rest beside us, We’ll be right here holding your hand. And whatever comes tomorrow, There is one thing you should know: You are loved beyond all measure, More than we could ever show. [Outro — music fades to piano/guitar] Daddy’s little girl… Our big sister… Mama… Grandma… Our Sis. You’re still making us laugh. You’re still teaching us love. And right here, right now… We’re thankful you’re with us. We love you, Sis.
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