Memories

Every year somebody dear
 Give us cause to shed a tear
 And mourn for they are gone
 Now all that's left is a faint memory
 Based on the theme of a strange melody
 Still we must think of them
 And recall their image with pride
 Telling people from deep inside
 This is dedicated to those who died
 Bert Inniss I'll always remember
 Jumping when a steelband pass, playing mas
 Sugary, peppery Bert, was never ever one for class
 Bertram Inniss, wherever you are, compère
 Just for you I came out with real fire this year
 Each and everyone I know
 Some good day will have to go
 Right back from where they came
 Now good or bad we must try all the same
 Not to be sad or heap scorn on their name
 And every girl and boy
 Who are sharing my sympathies
 I must tell you this song is just
 Dedicated to memories
 George Bailey I'll always remember
 Jumping when a steelband pass, playing mas
 Sugary, peppery George was never ever one for class
 George Bailey, wherever you are compère
 Just for you I came out with real fire this year
 How many have known a friend
 Playing mas down to the end
 Who will never again
 And though we play
 Now and then thoughts will stray
 To that dear one who has long passed away
 So for this Carnival when you're jumping up, take a break
 Try and take in this song I make
 To remember for old times sake
 Jack Brathwaithe I'll always remember
 Jumping when them big band pass, playing mas
 Sugary, peppery Jack was never ever one for class
 Jack Brathwaithe, where ever you are compère
 Just for you I came out with real fire this year
 Simple words cannot define
 The memories that fills the mind
 Of those who are left behind
 To some of us it's a kin or a friend
 Or a great love that was shared to the end
 So it is our duty, I mean each and every one
 See that their memories live on
 Even though they are dead and gone
 Albert Moore I'll always remember
 Jumping when a steel band pass, playing big mas
 Sugary, peppery Al was never ever one for class
 Dear Albert, where ever you are compère
 Just for you I came out with real fire this year