Tom Hipps: Music
Evelyn
(Tom Hipps)
2002
Tom Hipps
I wrote this song about, and for, my grandmother, who passed away a few years back. She was a wonderful woman, and I loved her very much. The song is also about the reunion that is forthcoming.
Evelyn
Our Evelyn has left us for awhile
In a warm and shiny place she wears a smile
And it's ok
We'll hold each other's hands again someday
Oh Evelyn, your silver hair is captured in my mind Sparkling in the sunshine through the blinds
I see you now
You loved and laughed and lived and taught us how
And you're just a breath away
We wanted you to stay but you are happy where you are
Happy where you are
Oh Evelyn
Evelyn, the autumn years would prove to be unkind And though they took the memories from your mind they never died
I knew it when I looked into your eyes