An Original Man

A man I knew
Died too young
And in the end
His song unsung
He touched my life
He touched my soul
Given time he'd reach his goalAn original man that I knew
An original man right throughA sadness hidden
Behind his gaze
Before his time
In many ways
People copy,
Take and steal
But my friend he was for realAn original man that I knew
An original man right throughTime gives
And takes away
Everybody has their day
Even now
I see your face
You never left without a traceAn original man that I knew
An original man right through