Matty Doo

I had heard the news that Matty died
The cause remained unclear
He left behind a couple of kids
And a wife that he held dear
And though I hadn’t seen him 
For such a long, long while
I cherish all the times he made me
Laugh aloud and smile

I had known him from the age of five
From school and playing ball
We used to play a lot outside
Even when the rain would fall
As time went by we parted
And went our separate ways
But I kept something good inside
From our childhood days

Matty Doo
I was sad to hear the news
To hear you left this world so soon
And all who cared for you
Matty Doo
Even though you never knew
You left a mark upon my soul
That will stay my whole life through

Though I knew he liked a drink or two
To get him through the day
I had heard he found the narrow path
And he never went astray
And despite his fight with alcohol
Fond memories remain
Cause he’s the funny guy who brightened
Up my childhood days.

Matty Doo
I was sad to hear the news
To hear you left this world so soon
And all who cared for you
Matty Doo
Even though you never knew
You left a mark upon my soul
That will stay my whole life through.  Matty Doo