A Goodbye to an Old Friend

Lyrics

[INTRO]
Oh, Lou, oh Lou,
Good Ol’ Lou,
You’re free now, shining through.

[VERSE 1]
In a world that held you down,
With a mind that drifted away,
Now you’re cruising heavenly roads,
In that classic Chevelle all day.
Gone are the memories tangled,
Now your spirit's unchained,
Lou, you’re racing through the cosmos,
No longer held down by a faded brain.

[CHORUS]
Oh, Lou, oh Lou,
You’re driving that perfect Chevelle,
On heaven’s boulevard,
You’ll forever ring the bell.
Lou is smiling again,
Lou is happy once more,
A hotrod angel, Lou,
You’re flying, that's for sure.

[VERSE 2]
Damn tire kickers, they don’t see,
The man you were and will forever be,
Though dementia tried to steal your spark,
You’ve found your light and left the dark.
A worker of dreams in mud and grit,
A life well lived, you never quit,
From Ohio roots to the skies above,
You’ve joined the ranks of those you love.

[CHORUS]
Oh, Lou, oh Lou,
You’re driving that perfect Chevelle,
On heaven’s boulevard,
You’ll forever ring the bell.
Lou is smiling again,
Lou is happy once more,
A hotrod angel, Lou,
You’re soaring, evermore.

[BRIDGE]
Hank Senior tunes in the air,
John Wayne's spirit, everywhere,
You’re a red-blooded soul,
Living life without a care.
With your Mom and Dad back at your side,
you've got the ride of your dream and gained back your pride.

[CHORUS]
Oh, Lou, oh Lou,
You’re driving that perfect Chevelle,
On heaven’s boulevard,
You’ll forever ring the bell.
Lou is smiling again,
Lou is happy once more,
A hotrod angel, Lou,
Forever, we adore.

[OUTRO]
Oh, Lou, oh Lou,
Good Ol’ Lou,
In our hearts, you’ll stay,
As we fondly say...
Lou has found his way.
Lou has found his way.