Help Me Remember - Hayes Carll

The leaves on that ancient old oak tree are starting to turn

The same shades as the flames of this fire that I’m watching burn

There’s an unfinished crossword resting on the arm of this chair

And for the life of me I can’t recall if I’m the one that left it there

It feels so familiar as I watch you walk in the room

And at first I don’t recognise you but then I damn sure recognise that perfume

And you kneel down beside me and gently take hold of my hand

I say baby I’m scared and I’m not sure I know who I am

And can you help m remember who it is that I usd to be?

And can you tell me the story of my family, my hopes and my dreams?

Did I try to stand for something, would I always fold?

Did I do things when I was young to be proud of when I was old?

Was our house on fire or was I just a slow burning ember?

Could you please help me remember?

This ring on my finger is golden, faded and worn

Like it was forged in the fires of love and it’s weathered the storms

I try to make sense of these old photographs on the wall

But they’re just faces and places that I don’t know at all

And can you help me remember, I feel like I’m losing my mind

I know there’s a story, it’s getting harder to find

Did I protect my children, stand up for my friends?

How damage did I do, did I ever make amends?

Did I try to make a difference, did I give a damn?

Was I believer in God and His plan?

Did I light up your life like a full moonlight night in December?

Could you please help me remember?

I need you to help me remember